Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1889
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BULLOCK, v. To bully, abuse. Obs. in Eng. except dial. (N.E.D.).Slg. 1889 Falkirk Mail (28 Sept.) 3/5:
The wives of two moulders . . . “bullocked” each other over their children.
