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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TRAIGGLIE-WALLETS, n. comb. A draggle-tail or slattern (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Cf. draigglie-wallets, s.v. Draigle, v., 2. (4), wally-traiggle s.v. Wallydrag.
[Altered form of draigglie influenced by Traik, Trauchle, etc.]
