Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BARLEY JOHNNY, n. Whisky. [′bɑrlɪ̢′dʒɔnɪ̢]Abd. 1891 J. Ogg Glints i' the Gloamin' 120:
There's weirdless Clippins lauchin' fu' — Foul fa' ye, Barley Johnny — He bumps against a stan' an' noo Forgaithers wi' a crony.
