Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TEKKEL, n. The top course of flat stones on the walls of a house, the eaves course on which the roof rests (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′tɛkəl]
[Norw. dial. tekel, roof, small roof, Old Norw. þǣkjul, an overhang, of a roof, balcony.]
