Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RULLY, n. A nickname for an inhabitant of North Ronaldsay (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Orig. obscure. ? The same word as Rülie, or from Rül.]