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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1898
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†GALLAFER, -ir, n. Noisy, boisterous jollification; loud mirth (Sh. 1900 E.D.D.); “a prattling sound” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; 1914 Angus Gl., gallafer). Also galafer (E.D.D.).Sh. 1898 Shet. News (10 Sept.):
Der horrid boys fur gallafir, bit fine sheelds wi a'.
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