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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GOLINGIES, n.pl. ? A game of chance.Ags. 1705 Montrose Burgh Rec. (19 Sept.):
The Council hereby strictly prohibit and discharge . . . all and sundry persons whatsoever from playing at the Golingies on the horologe hill.
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"Golingies n. pl.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 25 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/golingies>
