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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1818-1847
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BOOL, BULE, v.3 [bul, byl]
1. "To weep in a very childish manner, with a continued humming sound; generally, to bule an' greet" (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2). vbl.n.Rxb. 1847 J. Halliday Rustic Bard 173:
There naething now is heard but boolin', Nought's seen but girnin' gabs an' scoolin'.
2. "To sing wretchedly with a low drawling note. The prep. at is added, as, 'bulin' at a sang'" (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2).Slk. 1818 Hogg Brownie of Bodsbeck I. v.:
Lool away, bool away, Till we grow weary.
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