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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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‡GOLLAM(O)US, adj. Of persons: large and ungainly, clumsy (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., gollamous, Sh.¹⁰ 1954, rare).