Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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¶DELFU', n. As much as a dell would hold.Abd. 1884 W. Gregor in Trans. Bnffsh. Field Club 27:
There's howfu's o't, There's hillfu's o't, There's delfu's o't.
