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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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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.
¶PURLUSION, n., v. An unpleasant, loathsome thing, “whatever is noxious or disgusting” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 135), a horrid mess. Also used as v., to make unpleasant or noxious, to render dirty or disgusting (Ib.).
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"Purlusion n., v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/purlusion>
