Sc. and north. Also wannel, wanle. [App. related to WAND sb.] Of a thing: Flexible, supple. Of a person: Lithe, agile, nimble.
1803. Hogg, Donald MacDonald, vi. The Stuart is sturdy and wannel.
1816. Scott, Antiq., xxiv. The bairn was sent awa, and bred up near the Highlands, and grew up to be a fine wanle fallow.
1829. Brockett, N. C. Gloss. (ed. 2), Wandle, supple, pliant—when spoken of a person, agile, nimble.
1899. Cumbld. Gloss., Wannel, lithe, agile, flexible.
