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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

MAREILLEN, n. Also marullion; mourie lyan, mulrein (Fif., Lth. 1810 P. Neill Fishes 23), mulringin (Fif., Lth. 1926 Wilson Cent. Scot. 256). The angler or fishing frog, Lophius piscatorius (Ib.; Ags. 1930 Fishery Board Gl., mareillen, mourie lyan; Fif. 1951 (St. Monance), marullion).

[Orig. doubtful. Appar. a deriv. of obscure formation of Marool, q.v.]

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