Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GELDIN, n. A girl “A good geldin is a tall girl” (Rs. 1916 T.S.D.C. II.). [′gɛldɪn]
[Prob. a corruption of Gael. cailin, id.]
