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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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BALLOP, BALLUP, n. (Edb., Ayr., Kcb., Dmf., Rxb. 2000s). (See quots.) [′bɑləp]Sc. 1825 Jam.²:
Ballop. The old name for the flap in the forepart of the breeches, which is buttoned up.ne.Sc. 1914 T.S.D.C. I. 16:
Ballops. Old-fashioned flap in fore-part of trousers. Edb. 2003:
Ma grandaither aye liked his ballop tae button an no zip. Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 42:
Ballop. The shop door in a man's nether clothing.Kcb. 1990s:
ballop - In current use in Kirkcudbright. When not done up it is described as 'open' rather than undone or down. n., w.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 47:
Ballup. Also ballop. The flap of the trousers-front.