English Explanatory Dictionary

peely-wally

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pale, pasty; off-color or ill-looking.

Pronunciation

/ˈpiliˌwali/ /ˈpiːliwali/ /piːliˈwali/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pelly-wally.wav

Word forms

peely-wally peelie wallie

Etymology

From Scots peely-wally.

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