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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RALLIACH, adj. Of the sea: choppy, showing signs of an approaching storm. Gael. [′rɑljəx]Arg. c.1850 Flory Loynachan in Colville 114:
Though the nicht were makan' for a roil, Tho' ralliach were the sea.
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