Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SPRALLICH, v., n. [′sprɑlɪç]
I. v. To cry out loudly (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 179).
II. n. A loud, shrill cry (Ib.).
[Intensive formation of imit. orig. Cf. Squallich.]
