Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DABAL, Dybal, n. A wet, swampy piece of land (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′dɑ:bəl, ′daibəl]
[Cf. Norw. dial. dabbe, depel, dypil, a muddy pool (Torp).]
