Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LEY, n. A small deep sea creek where lobsters or seals may be caught (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [laɪ]
[Norw. lægje, a lying-place, a lair.]
