Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TRATTLE, v. Also tratle. To chatter, prattle (Sc. 1808 Jam.). Ppl.adj. trat(t)ling, chattering, loquacious, glib; delirious (Slg. 1939).Sc. 1702 A Premonitor Warning 4:
As the Proverb is A toom Purse makes a Tratling Merchant.Sc. 1802 Scott Ministrelsy III. 185:
Thy clattering toung That trattles in the head.
