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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†TRILT, v., n.
I. v. To carry something heavy (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
II. n. A heavy trudge, laborious effort in carrying (Id.), a person who loiters or drags behind in walking or at work (Id.).
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"Trilt v., n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 17 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/trilt>
