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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1825-1826
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RAWLIE, adj. Also rawly.
1. Unripe (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 405); of a boy: immature, young (Ib.).Rxb. 1826 A. Scott Poems 172:
In other years, while yet a rawly boy, To woo the rustic muse oft gave me joy.
2. Of weather: damp, chilly, raw.Cld., Slk. 1825 Jam.:
A rawlie day.
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