ˈrəlyən noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably from obsolete English (Scots) rullion shoe made of untanned leather, probably alteration of Middle English (Scots) rewelin, rewling shoe of rawhide, from Old English rifeling; perhaps akin to Old English ge hriflian to wrinkle, shrivel — more at rivel
chiefly Scotland : a large rough-looking person or creature