Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOOLYIE, n. “A loud threatening noise, like the bellowing of a bull” (Slk. 1825 Jam.2). [′bul(j)i]
[Probably the same as bully, n., a bellow, v., to bellow, weep loudly (see Belly, v.2). See also Bool, v.3]
