Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BREEKUMTRULLIE, n.
1. “One whose breeches do not fit him” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.2).
2. “Applied to a boy who wears breeches, but is reckoned of too small a size for this part of dress” (Ib.).
[Trull is applied to a foolish or silly person. Breekum trultie may denote the foolish appearance given to one whose trousers are ill-fitting or unsuited to the wearer's age.]
