Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶SEMBLE, n. The parapet of a bridge (Slk. 1825 Jam.).
[Appar. for *semle, a met. form of Sellum, q.v.]