Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHALDOO, n. Also shultoo, shaltoo, a young sprat or herring (Rs., Crm. 1921 T.S.D.C.). [ʃəl′du]
[Ad. Gael. siol dubh, id., lit. ‘black fry', from their colour.]
