Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HALEFU', adj. Healthy, vigorous.Bwk. 1862 J. G. Smith Old Churchyard 74:
The Auld Beggar Man, wi' his auld duddy claes, When he was young and halefu' had seen better days.
