Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CANNEL, Camel, n. and v. [′kɑn(ə)l Sc., but Mry. + ′kɑm(ə)l]
1. n. The sloping edge of an axe, chisel or plane after sharpening (Bnff.2, Ags.17, Kcb.9 1938; Rxb. 1825 Jam.2). Also applied to the edge of a tool slightly rounded in the process of sharpening; to have a cannel on often means that the bevelling has been unsatisfactory (Abd.9 1939).Abd.8 (Upper Deeside) 1917:
Gae t' the grinstane an' pit on a langer cannel.
2. v.
(1) “To chamfer” (Sc. 1808 Jam.); “to bevel, put a new bevel on” (Abd.2 1938).
(2) “To give the wrong slope (bevel) to the edge of the tool being sharpened” (Bnff.2 1938), to turn the edge (Abd.9 1938).Mry. 1910 J. Grant in Northern Scot:
Green hands were apt to cannel the edge of the scythe.Mry. 1913 R. Cairns in Kenilworth Mag. (March) 54:
Man, yer nae ees, ye'v camelled that scythe wi' yer games.
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