Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SKINKLE, v.2, n.2
I. v. To sprinkle, scatter, spray or spill in small quantities (Gall. 1826 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 427; Kcd., Edb., Cld. 1825 Jam.). Vbl.n. skinklin, a sprinkling or scattering in small grains or quantities, as salt, sugar, water (Jam.).Bte. 1853 W. Bannatyne Poems 116:
He ne'er could put up wi' a weak skinkled bicker.
II. n. A very small portion or quantity esp. of something liquid or powdery (Ayr. 1800 Burns Poems (Currie) Gl.; Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 158).Mry. 1899 C. A. Elf Hill Birnie 11:
A “skinklin” out of a “horn” that Jock carried in his pocket.
