Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CARAVULKIN, n. “Schoolboy word for a somersault” (Arg.1 1938). Cf. Wulkins. [′kara′vulkɪn]
[From Gael. car a' mhuiltean, a somersault (MacLennan).]
