Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SKOOLM, v. Also skulm. To scowl, look from under frowning brows, look askance (Sh., 1947 New Shetlander (Aug.–Sept.) 18, Sh. 1970). [skulm]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To skulm or sit skulmin ut in under.Sh. 1952 J. Hunter Taen Wi Da Trow 97:
Slockit een, laek leepit lempits, Scoolmin oot troo guttery rings.
