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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STRILEY, n. A commotion, bustle, stir (Arg. 1971). Gael. [′strəili]Arg. 1949 N. Mitchison and D. Macintosh Men and Herring 62:
There was a great striley aboard the Reul-na Maidne, with all the men holding on the net with all their strength.
