Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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‡TRAICLE, v., n.2 Sc. form and usage of Eng. trickle. [trekl]
I. v. 1. To scatter or sprinkle, esp. so as to leave a trace (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
2. Of water: to trickle from a hole (Id.).
II. n. A sprinkling which leaves a trace (Id.).
[For the vowel cf. Mid.Eng. form trekel, of tears.]
