Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HOOLAN, n. In phr. a hoolan o' wind, “a very strong gale” (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Norw. dial. ula, hyla, O.N. ýla, to howl, Faer. ýlan, a howling sound, with h from howl. Cf. Sh. Norn ul, id., of wind and sea.]
