Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TOWLER, n. A large marble (Bwk. 1942 Wettstein; Rxb. 1962 Scots Mag. (Feb.) 414; Bwk., Rxb. 1972). [′tʌulər]
[Cf. Doller, Toldie, Tollie.]