Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BILEY, n. A Sc. spelling of Bailie, q.v. [′bəili]Lnk. 1922 W. Queen in Hamilton Advertiser (2 Sept.):
Here lies Biley Stoddart.