Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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YITTEL, n. Also yittle, deriv. yitlin; jetel, jetlin (Jak.). [jɪtl]
1. A gland in the body, esp. a swollen gland (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1974).Sh. 1956 New Shetlander No. 44. 13:
Blind Paetty's Willa's youngest bairn has a yitlin in her neck.
2. An induration or nodule in a stone, esp. of quartz in sandstone (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1974).Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 70:
A grate ert-fast lump o' stane a' foo o' dis roond yittels.
