Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1866-1908
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ALI, ALIE, n. (See quots.) Used often before names of animals.Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.:
Alie, a pet, a favourite.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Ali, young animal brought up in the house; also, a weakly being.
Comb. alie selkie, a tame seal (Sh. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 1).
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