Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SKALLET, adj. Bald, hairless (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1970); of a hen: without a comb (Id.); of a colour: streaky, pale and blotchy (Id.). [′skɑlət]Sh. 1955 New Shetlander No. 41. 8:
I kent da aald yellow distemper i' da trance, still dere bit aa skallet noo.
