peely-wally
adj/ˈpiliˌwali//ˈpiːliwali/UK
Etymology
From Scots peely-wally.
- derived from peely-wally
Definitions
Pale, pasty
Pale, pasty; off-color or ill-looking.
- ‘Are there no English troops out here?’ ‘A few,’ Gilzean said. ‘But they're all sick. Peely-wally lot the English, ye ken.’
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