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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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ROIL, n. A storm, a heavy sea (Arg. 1958).

Hence roilach, roylach, adj., stormy (Id.).Arg. c.1850 Flory Loynachan in Colville 114:
Though the nicht were makan' for a roil.Arg. 1917 A. W. Blue Quay Head Tryst 116:
The sound's a' richt, but she's confusin' an' jummlie whan she's roylach.