Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DWALLOW, v. Nonce form of Wallow, to decay, wither, fade away, altered for assonance with dwine.Ayr. 1833 Galt Eben Erskine I. ix.:
It's a common case with young men to dwine and dwallow when they first come to the College.
