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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1956
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PELOO, n., v. Also †pillow. [pɪ′lu]
I. n. A noise, disturbance, uproar, din (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).
II. v. To pursue with shouts and blows.Abd. 1956 Huntly Express (24 Feb.):
She pelooed me half-roads tae the neep park wi' the spurkle.
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