Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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POWLICK, n. A tadpole (Per. 1825 Jam.). Also powlie (Fif. 1930), and in comb. Willie-powlie, id. (Ib.).
[Dim. forms of poll, Pow, n.1 Cf. Powheid.]