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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†WANHEEL, n. In phr. wanheel apo', misfortune befall, a curse upon (Ork. 1929 Marw.).Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 110:
O! Sic a tryst as I hae, Wan heel apo the sleepy heid.

[Wan- + Heal, n. Cf. O.Sc. unhele, trouble, misfortune, c.1450, O.E. unhǣl, want of health, infirmity.]

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