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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†WEEL-CARRYING, ppl.adj. Well-behaved, upright in one's conduct. See Cairry, v., 2.Bnff. 1730 W. Cramond Ch. Grange 91:
A poor man in Nethermill, who was very useful in teaching the children in that corner and a well-carrying person.