Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GULLIGOLEAN, n. An earwig (Arg.2 1936). [′gʌligɔ′lin]
[Cf. Don. dial. gollagoleen, Gael., Ir. cuileag-lìn, id.]