Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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SWARLICK, n. Also -lek. Boggy ground, a marshy place, swamp (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1972). [′swɑrlək]
[Orig. uncertain, phs. an altered form of swirlek, mud, influenced by Swarales.]
