Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GULLION, n.2 A term of contempt for an ill-dressed, repulsive person: “a mean wretch” (Upp. Cld. 1825 Jam.). Also in n.Eng. dial.
[Variant form of Cullion, q.v.]
