Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†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.).
[Variant of Drilt, q.v.]
