Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WEEZLE, n. A tool for twisting straw ropes (Gall. 1921 T.S.D.C.). Cf. tweezle s.v. Tweezlick.
[Aphetic form of tweezle s.v. Tweezlick. But poss. associated with weasel, from a fancied resemblance of the implement to the animal. Cf. Whitrat, 3.]
