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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLAWKIE, n. Porridge pot. [′blɑkɪ̢]Gall. 1930 (per Wgt.3):
Cleanness is sib to godliness, but that doesna mean that the buddom o' the blawkie maun aye be kept shinin'.

[Given in M'Cormick's Tinkler-Gypsies in App., p. xix. = pot.]

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