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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MOYLIE, n. Also in variant form mowlin (see etym. note). [′mɔili, ′mʌulən]

1. A hornless cow or bullock or one that has been polled (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 351; Wgt. 1963); a hornless wild goat (Wgt. 1963).

2. A mild-tempered, good-natured person.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 351:
An auld moylie, a tame person, even to silliness.