Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TINKLE, v.1 Sc. usages:
1. As in Eng., to ring, chime, of or like a bell. Comb. †tinkle-sweetie, the 8 p.m. bell formerly rung in Edinburgh for the shutting of shops and workshops (see quot.).Edb. 1825 Jam., obs.:
The aught-hours bell was thus denominated, because the sound of it was so sweet to the ears of apprentices and shopmen, as they were then at liberty to shut in for the night.
2. tr. Fig. To ring the bells about, to sing the praises of (Lth. 1880 Jam.).Lnk. 1792 W. Young Airdrie Fair 4:
There packman billies set their stands, An' tinkle ower their braw things.
