Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STUBBLY, adj. Strong, robust (Gall. 1904 E.D.D.). Prob. from Ir. dial.Uls. 1900 A. McIlroy By Lone Craig-Linnie Burn 42:
Puir body, he canna be very stubbly.