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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BULLIES, n. “Ribwort plantain, Plantago lanceolata” (Arg.1 1937).
[Phs. so called from the fact that they are used in children's bullies (see Bullie, n.1), one child trying to strike off the head of his opponent's “weapon.” Cf. Bully, n.1 (1).]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Bullies n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 25 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/bullies>
