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wally1 definition

wally (wā′lē)

adjective

  1. fine; first-rate
  2. large, strong, or robust
  3. pleasing; agreeable

Etymology: < ? ME wal, choice: see wale

wally2 definition

wally (wä′lē)

noun pl. wallies -·lies

Brit., Slang a foolish or ineffectual person

Etymology: orig. uncert.; ? dim. of Walter

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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