a. Sc. Also bowlie, boolie. [perh. f. BOW sb.1 or 1 + -LY1; but cf. BOWL v.3 and BOUL.] Bent, rounded.
1821. Galt, Ann. Parish, 131. It was of the goose species, only with short bowly legs.
1864. J. Brown, Plain Wds. Health, 87. Your bowly back, your huge arms.
