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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†WHILLIE-BILLOU, n. Also whilly-baloo (Dmf. 1825 Jam.). An uproar, outcry, noisy disturbance (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 386). Also in Ir. dial.
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