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The '''spurtle''' (or '''spirtle''') is a Scottish kitchen tool, dating from at least the fifteenth century. It was originally a flat, wooden, spatula-like utensil, used for flipping [[oatcakes]] on a hot [[griddle]]. This terminology is now confined to Angus and Perthshire.<br />
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Over time, the original implement changed shape and began being used specifically for stirring [[oatmeal]] and [[soups]]. The rod-like shape is designed for constant stirring which prevents the porridge from congealing and so becoming lumpy and unappetising. It looks like a fat wooden dowel, often with a contoured end to give the user a better grip. It is in common use throughout Scotland, although it is rarer in Angus and Fife where the term '''theevil''' is used.<br />
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