Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VERDEGIL, n. Sc. form of Eng. vertical, ellipt. for vertical drill, a tool used in coachmaking.Per. 1869 Strathearn Herald:
Here too are the anvils, the verdegils and all the other appliances for doing the “under-carriage work”.
