Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†WIRRABLAA, n. “A violent but short-lived exertion” (Sh. 1825 Jam., 1914 Angus Gl.).Gsw. 1890 Mod. Sc. Poets (Edwards) XIII. 100:
They dunsh, spritt an' sproozle wi' great wirrablaa.
