Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†STUBBLIN, adj. Short and stocky, sturdily or stoutly made (‡Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).Rxb. 1825 Jam.:
He's a little stubblin' fellow.