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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
TROO, int. Also trooy, truly, trui. A call to cows or calves (Abd., Gall. 1905 E.D.D.; Bnff. 1924 Swatches o' Hamespun 8). Also in form troo-lady, -leddy, a call to cows at milking-time (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).Edb. 1864 A. Logan Auld Reekie 110:
‘Trooy ledy! trooy!' she fu' loodly does cry.
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