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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Swollin, ppl. adj. Also: suollyn, swoln, swoun. [ME and e.m.E. swolle (c1325), swollen (Chaucer), swolne (1592); Swel(l v.] That has undergone swelling, esp. as a result of disease; distended; protuberant. —1456 Hay II 119/33.
He that has a wayke calde stomak … [has] … hevy suollyn eyne 1460 Hay Alex. 10304.
Quha has the crag grete swoun hede and body Off kynd he is the sonn of lichery 1628 Fraserburgh Kirk S. II (18 June).
That he hard Elspet Patersone call Elspet Mill whore fals theiff swollin meir 1691 Kirk Secr. Commonw. (1964) 424.
There are spels also aganist bruises, swoln-cheecks … flux toothake
