Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶HABBER-GALYO. n.comb. “An uproar, confusion, turmoil” (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′hɑbər-′gɑljo]
[Origin mainly imit. Cf. Habble and Galder.]