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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
DWALLY, adj. Delicate, weakly (Dmf. 1950; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., Add.).
[Cf. Lakel. dial. dwallow, of a sickly, jaundiced appearance.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Dwally adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 7 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/dwally>
