Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CRINGEL BREAD, KRING(E)L-, Kringle-, n. comb. “A kind of bread brought from Norway” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., kringlebread; 1908 Jak. (1928), kring(e)l-). Also simply kringle (Sc. 1808 Jam.).Sh. 1701 J. Brand Descr. Orkney, Zetland, etc. 131:
They sell Liquours, as Beer, Brandie, etc., and wheat-bread as that which they call Cringel Bread.
