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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.

WHARL, n.1, v. Sh. form of Eng. quarrel (Sh. 1931 Manson's Almanac 192, Sh. 1974). Sh. usage as v.: to find fault with (someone), to dispute with (cf. Quarrel, v.2, 2.). See P.L.D. § 165.Sh. 1962 New Shetlander No. 62. 14:
I canna faa apon my good friend Seemon for wharlin me on the rights and wrongs of crofting economics.

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