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coll

nounobject

glowing ember or coal fragment

a glowing ember or coal — a smouldering fragment of fuel, often used as a brand

Example in use

Dinna throw da coll awa, it micht licht da heather.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/KOL/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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