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getgirl | 17:36 Mon 30th Sep 2002 | Phrases & Sayings
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What is the derivation of the word Do Lally??
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In full this phrase for being soft in the head is "doolally-tap" and it derives from Deolali, an Indian town. But for a full explanation, see http://www.quinion.com/words/qa/qa-doo1.htm on the excellent World Wide Words website.
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