Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DWALLY, adj. Delicate, weakly (Dmf. 1950; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., Add.).
[Cf. Lakel. dial. dwallow, of a sickly, jaundiced appearance.]
