wolly

/ ˈwɒlɪ /

noun

1. dialect.
   a pickled cucumber or olive

Word History and Origins

Origin of wolly¹

perhaps from olive

Example Sentences

Thanks also to Brian Wolly at Smithsonian Magazine and journalist Sarah Witman, who knows I’ve been there too.

From Scientific American

Wolly, a union-side attorney at Zwerdling, Paul, Kahn & Wolly in Washington, D.C., added that “the law does not allow employer funds or support to be used in a union election.”

From Los Angeles Times

But Wolly said that such an effect is all but presumed in cases of employer contributions.

From Los Angeles Times

His repertoire included such tunes as “Diddy Wah Diddy,” “Shine On, Harvest Moon” and “Polly Wolly Doodle.”

From Washington Post

The show also includes “Polly Wolly Doodle,” ”Will the Circle Be Unbroken” and “In the Good Old Summertime.”

From Seattle Times