Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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CULLAN, Cullen, Cullin, n. A wm.Sc. variant of Callan, n.1, q.v. (see P.L.D. § 93.2). Known to Kcb.10 1941 (for n.Ayr.). Arg.1 1941 says: “never heard now, but common in the past.”wm.Sc. 1934 “Uncle Tom” Mrs Goudie's Tea Pairty 43:
Whit's like the maitter wi' the cullin an' whit a sair face wi' nae cloot on't!wm.Sc. 1935 D. Kirkwood My Life 29:
My father, when I returned with my prize, patted me on the head, saying: “Well done, my cullan, we'll win through yet.”Gsw. 1910 H. Maclaine My Frien' 51:
He's mair like a coortin' cullen than a grandfaither.
