Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶UPGABBLE, v. To gobble up. Cf. P.L.D. § 54.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry 143:
Twa fiery dragons dart . . . As if t' upgabble ane anither.
