Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FLOO, n. Also irreg. flood. The core of an animal's horn (Ork. 1929 Marw.; Ork.5 1952). [flu:, flʌd]
[Cf. Loo, Sloo, id., and Norw. dial. lo, slo, O.N. sló, id. The form may have been influenced by or confused with Norw. dial. flo, a kernel of grain, a nut, etc.]
