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töllie

verbaction

to argue angrily or fight

To argue angrily or come to blows; to brawl or have a row.

Example in use

Da twa fell oot intae a töllie by da quay.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/TOL-ee/

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Origin & context

old norsecurrentharsh

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