Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HELLISOM, adj., n. Also helyiesam, heljee-.
I. adj. “Winsome, amiable; having agreeable manners” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., hellisom, Sh. 1957).Sh. 1953 New Shetlander No. 35. 20:
Da flooers raise up dir heads an smile A hilsen ta dat lasses fair Da burds wi' hellisom sangs burst oot As dey feel dir praesince dere.
II. n. Used subst. A pleasant, agreeable person (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., helyies-am, 1888 Edmonston and Saxby Naturalist 184, heljeesam).
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