Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
DOALIE, n. A fisherman (Inv. 1948 (per Abd.27)).
[Prob. Gael. Dòmhnall [dõ:l], Donald, used as a generic term, + dim. suff. -ie.]