Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DALLY, n.1 “The stick used by one who binds sheaves, for pushing in the ends of the rope, after they have been twisted together” (Borders 1808 Jam.).
[Cf. various fig. uses of dolly in Eng.]
