Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VAILEY, n. Also vailie (Peb. 1896 T. Dobson Innerleithen 90). Sc. forms of Eng. valley (Mry. 1873 J. Brown Round Table Club 135; Sh., Lth., Slk. 1973).