Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶GULLIE-GORE, v. Altered form of Gulliegaw, in quot. of a pig rooting. The second element is prob. adopted from Eng. gore.Bte. 1853 W. Bannatyne Poems 158:
A famous sort—as ever snoret, Or gullie goret—I bargained for't.