Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DILLSOWY, adj. [′dɪlsui]
1. “Tattered, slovenly” (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
2. “Languid in movement. Applied to a woman” (Ib.).
[Prob. a deriv. of Dill, v.1, n.1, of uncertain formation.]
