boulyiements

Scots

Alternative forms

Etymology

Apheretic form of abuilyiements.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbulɪmənts/, /ˈbʌlɪmənts/, /ˈbɔlɪmənts/
  • (Shetland) IPA(key): /ˈbʌljəmənts/, /ˈbʌld͡ʒəmə(n)ts/
  • (Ulster) IPA(key): /ˈbɔɪljɪmɪnts/

Noun

boulyiements (plural only)

  1. garments
  2. accoutrements, arms
  3. outer garments, generally of a ragged or ridiculous type
  4. odds and ends, one's belongings

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