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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1879
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BLAE-BLIBE, n. Blaeberry ? [′ble:′bləib]Ayr. 1879 R. Adamson Lays of Leisure Hours 92:
Amang the braes, tae pu' the slaes, The blae-blibe, an' the bramble.
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