Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GELLOCH, n. A shrill cry. Cf. Yelloch.Slk. 1818 Hogg B. of Bodsbeck xii:
We'll never mair scare at the poolly-whoolly o' the whaup, nor swirl at the gelloch o' the ern.
