Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BUILYIE, n. “A perplexity, a quandary” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2; 1923 Watson W.-B., obs.).
[Prob. reduced form of Barbuly(i)e, q.v.]