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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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(Popilling,) Poplyng, vbl. n. [ Popill v.] Turbulence, agitation (of water). — 15.. Lynd. Rutter fol. 8 (B).
Betuixt Swinna and Ronaldsa are great dangerous poplyng of watter called the Hoppers
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