Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FOLLIESHAT, n. A jellyflsh (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 50).
[Orig. obscure. Phs. for foal(ie)-sheet, lit. the amnion (see Foal, n., comb. 5.) from its resemblance.]