Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STUDDLE, n. 1. A small frame on which a fishing-line is made up (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
2. A small child (Id.).
[Cf. Eng. dial. studdle, a post, in mine working, O.N. stuðill, a prop. For meaning 2. cf. Studdik.]
