Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†GILREVERIE, n. Also garraivery. Riotous merry-making, revelry (Fif. 1825 Jam.).
[Gil-, gal-, as in Gilravage, garravadge, above, + Ravery, raving.]
