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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1960
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WAALSE, v. Sh. form of Eng. waltz, transf., to move (a person) lightly and quickly, to sweep (one) along.Sh. 1960 New Shetlander No. 55. 15:
Shü waalset me intae a peerie room i da coarner.
