Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1768-1769, 1871
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BAUCHLY, adv. Sorrily, indifferently.Abd. after 1768 A. Ross Fortunate Shepherd MS. 49:
Poor Henny's dinner yeed but bauchly down.Mearns 1871 Stonehaven Journal (18 May) 3/5:
When asked by someone how trade was getting on, "Bauchly, bauchly," was the reply; "thae gentry aboot Monross are a' slabberin', a' slabberin' amon' rhubarb, green peas, an' new 'taties enow.
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