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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
POWLICK, n. A tadpole (Per. 1825 Jam.). Also powlie (Fif. 1930), and in comb. Willie-powlie, id. (Ib.).
[Dim. forms of poll, Pow, n.1 Cf. Powheid.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Powlick n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 4 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/powlick>
