Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEYLIN, ppl.adj. Heard from some Cai. speakers for Bealing, for which see Beal, v., n.1, 3 (2). [′bəilɪn, ′beilɪn]Cai. 1930 “Caithness Forum” in John o' Groat Jnl. (11 April):
Wi' stuff for healin' beylin loogs.
