Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TRAMMEL, n., v. Also tramble (Lnk. 1718 Minutes J. P.s. (S.H.S.) 187), trammle (Arg. 1914 N. Munro New Road xix.). Pa.p. thrammelt (Slk. 1885 Blackwood's Mag. (Nov.) 645). Sc. forms and nonce usage in pl.: luggage, baggage (Cai. 1905 E.D.D.).