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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†GALLEHOOING, vbl.n. “A stupefying noise without any sufficient reason” (Ayr. 1825 Jam.); empty, blustering talk, ballyhoo.Ayr. 1821 Scots Mag. (April) 351:
Thae haumshoch bodies o' critics get up wi' sic lang-nebbit gallehooings, an' youfat bravooras.

[Cf. Gallyie, to roar, bawl, and Hoo, to shout.]

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