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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
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]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Boolyie n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/boolyie>
