Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TILLIELINK, v. To talk at a great rate (Rnf. c.1850 Crawfurd MSS. (N.L.S.) T. 125); "an auld woman inclined to clash and blether, is called a tillielinkan bodie" (Id.).
[Orig. obscure. Cf. Link, v.2]
