Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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COOLIE, n. See quot. (Mry. 1975). [′kuli]Inv. 1948 Football Times (11 Sept.):
A “coolie”was the name given to a hiding place.
[Dim. form ad. Gael. cùil, corner, nook, out-of-the-way place.]
