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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1879

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PIPALOO, adj. A nonce formation, phs. with sense of ridiculous, extravagant, ostentatious, flighty, applied to very high tapering heels on a woman's shoes.Sh. 1879 Shetland Times (12 April):
I aye tauld her shü wad come ta some misanter wi' yon pipaloo heels shü haes ipo' her büts.

[A jocular formation phs. based on Pipper, to shake, totter.]

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