Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶WHIMSALEERIE, adj. Topsyturvy, in confusion.Gsw. 1914 F. Niven Justice of Peace ix.:
If you want to find a real kind Christian ye'll have to go and look for him in a hell-fire club. We're a' whimsaleerie, Sir.
