Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1866-1934
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BELLOCH, v. [′bɛlɔx]
1. Of persons, esp. children: to cry loudly, to roar.Abd.2 1934:
The bairns belloched an' skelloched 'til they were hairse.Edb. 1866 J. Smith Merry Bridal, etc. 19:
Grizzie, sour hizzie . . . Yelloch'd, an' belloch'd, Like roarin' Bull o' Bashan!
2. Of cattle: to low, roar.Sc. 1912 A.O.W.B. Fables frae the French 87:
A Bull, nar-by, noo bellocht oot in rage.Abd.22 1880:
Belloch. I have heard this at Drum, Deeside.Edb. 1866 J. Smith Merry Bridal, etc. 17:
The Crummie bellochs back, an' fain Wad break her tether strang.
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