Sc. Obs. 5– boral(e, 6–7 borrel. [f. BORE v.1 + -EL, as in shovel.] A boring tool, a wimble, an auger. Also attrib.
1488. Acta Dom. Concilii, 106 (Jam.). A womyll, a borale price xid.
1549. Compl. Scot., 11. Ane knyf, ande ane borrel.
1611. Rates (Jam.). Borrels for wrights, the groce iiil.
a. 1801. Hogg, Hunt of Eildon, 321 (Jam.). Ane round and boral hole.
