Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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EALIE, int. An exclamation of woe, alas!Slk. 1870 (per Abd.2):
Ealie, Ealie, allie ballie be, Greeting for anither bawbee, To buy some Coultert's Candy. [Old Galashiels street-cry.]Rxb. 1878 W. Oliver The Last Fairy:
And I must bid this earth farewell; Ealie, ealie, oh farewell.
