Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PULLIE, n.2 Also poli. A child, youngster (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1967). Most freq. in pl. [′pʌli, ′pøli]
[Orig. uncertain. Cf. Norw. dial. pyl, id.]
