Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PUILO, n. A dissolute, disreputable woman, a worthless female (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[? Norw. dial. pøle, a vagrant, vagabond.]
