Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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YOGLE, n. Also yuggle (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). The short-eared owl, Asio brachyotus (Sh. 1885 C. Swainson Brit. Birds 129, Sh. 1974). Also brown yogle, grey —, id. (Ib.). [jogl]
[Norw., O.N. ugla, id. Cf. Katogle.]