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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KILHAILIE, n. A somersault, fall, tumble (Cai. 1960).Cai.9 1946:
Let him tak' 'at noo; he wiz workan for a geed kilhailie.
Cai. 1949:
He got a fine kilhailie aff his bike.

[Cf. Keelhaul.]

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