Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VEEKILE, n. Also viacle (Fif. c.1850 R. Peattie MS.); viackle (Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xliii.); vechle (Ayr. 1834 Galt Liter. Life III. 67); vyaachle (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.). Sc. forms of Eng. vehicle (Edb. 1894 J. W. McLaren Tibbie and Tam 127).