Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1952
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OONLIGHTSOME, adj. Unhappy (Sh. 1964).Sh. 1952 J. Hunter Taen wi da Trow 151:
Bit Willie left wis no oonlightsome.