[f. ETTLE v.]

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  1.  Aim, intent, purpose.

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1790.  Burns, Tam O’Shanter, 213. Nannie … flew at Tam wi’ furious ettle.

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1832–53.  Whistle-Binkie (Sc. Songs), Ser. II. 51. Ill tarry nane to tell … The ettle o’ my eeran.

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  2.  Chance, opportunity.

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1768.  Ross, Helenore, III. But fainness to be hame, that burnt my breast, Made me to tak the ettle when it keest.

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