Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STROLYACH, n. Dim. form strollican (Mry.). The squid, Loligo forbesii (Rs. 1921 T.S.D.C.). [′strɔljəx, ′strɔlɪkən]
[Not recorded in Gael. dictt., but prob. deriv. forms of Gael. srol, a streamer, ribbon, in allusion to the creature's arms or tentacles.]
