Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DALVE, v. Also (with vocalisation of v) dallow. To delve (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 158, dallow).Ork. 1721 in P. Ork. A.S. XI. (1932–33) 41:
To 2 Garden Shifles on for dalveing and anoyr for ditching . . . . £4 4 0
