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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶HUYLLEE, ? adj. “Applied to something that does not justify appearances” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).
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"Huyllee adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/huyllee>