"solly" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Pronunciation spelling of sorry. In many Eastern countries, people have difficulty with distinguishing the sounds of the letters l and r. See also Japanese speakers learning r and l Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} solly
  1. Pronunciation spelling of sorry. (mimicking an Asian accent) Tags: alt-of, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: sorry (extra: mimicking an Asian accent)
    Sense id: en-solly-en-adj-2ARRkDwg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pronunciation spellings

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          "ref": "1908, Ethel Turner, In the Mist of the Mountains",
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