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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCALLYART, n. A hard slap or blow.Sc. 1825 Jam.:
I'll gie you sic a scallyart, as 'll gar a' your scaup skirl.

[A nonce formation, phs. partly based on Sclaffert, Scult, and partly imit.]

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