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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1928

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DRUMOOLICH, Drummoolich, adj. Sad, melancholy (Mry.1 1925; Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 42, drummoolich). Also drumoolichan, peevish, complaining.Abd.15 1928:
Saw ye ever sic a drumoolichan craitur, aye frettin aboot something?

[Deriv. of Drum, adj., (1).]

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