Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KEELI-WHABLO, n.comb. A roar, uproar.Ork. 1929 Marw. s.v. kurrivan:
It began wi' a low kurrivan; an' than it was a keeli-whablo.