Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†STROMALTY, n. A difficulty, “fix” (Ork. 1929 Marw.); a mix-up, confusion (Ork. 1971).
[Marw. suggests a corruption of “extremity,” which is possible.]