Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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MOOLY, n. A term of affection used esp. to a child, my love, my dear (Rs. 1949; Arg. 1990s). Crm. 1933 D. A. Mackenzie Stroopie Well 4:
Div ye like my bonnie cake, And wa'd ye hae a bittie, mooly?Edb. 1993:
Come an see yer grannie, ye wee moolie ye.
