Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HALLIGALANT, n. A jollification, merry-making, spree (Sh. 1956). [hɑlɪgə′lɑnt]Sh. 1953 New Shetlander No. 35. 20:
Heth we'll hae wis a halligalant! Dem at's weel by it I warran'll try it, An some you'd herdly a tocht come da lent 'Ill be craain gey croose bi da moarnin.
