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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WHALE, adj. Irreg. form of Hail, adj., spelt after Eng. whole (Fif. 1887–95 S. Tytler Logie Town II. ix., Kincaid's Widow xvii.). Hence sim. whalesome, wholesome (Edb. 1970 Edb. Evening News (27 Oct.) 4). See Hailsome.
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