Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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BALLOCH, adj. and n.2
1. adj. Plump and strong (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 10).Bnff. 1898 W.G. in E.D.D.:
Lassie, I met yir lad i the market. Ye'll be maid up i the tail o' Yeel [Yule] in ye get yon bit balloch boddie.
2. n. A short, plump person.Ib.; Bnff.4 1928:
Sic a bonnie balloch o' a bairn.
