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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BOULE, n. “A clear opening in the clouds, in a dark rainy day; which is viewed as a prognostic of fair weather” (Ags. 1825 Jam.2). Cf. Bore, n.1, (4).
[Jam. suggests that this is an alternative spelling of Bole, n.1, 3 (2), in an extended meaning.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Boule n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 29 Mar 2023 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/boule>
