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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
DRAABELLY, DRAWBELLI(E), n. Also drabelli, -berri (Jak.). One of the holes between the timbers and keel of a boat for allowing the draining off of water (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., drawbellie, 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., -belli; Ork. 1929 Marw.). Gen. in pl. [′drɑ:bɛli]
[Prob. draw, to drain off water, + belly.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Draabelly n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 3 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/draabelly>
