Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish personal names).
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EELAN. Also Eelin (Slk. 1899 C. M. Thomson Drummeldale 23; Rxb. 1952 J. Byers Liddesdale 147; w.Lth., Ayr. 1966), Yelen (Gall. c.1750 in A. McCormick Galloway 208), dim. form Eily (Slk. 1899 C. M. Thomson Drummeldale 9). Sc. forms of Ellen, Helen (Dmf. 1915 D. J. Beattie Oor Gate-En' 49; Slg., Fif., em.Sc.(b), wm., sm.Sc. 1975). [′ilən]
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