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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1915-1935
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BLIVERT, n. Bilberry. [′blɪvərt]Abd.(D) 1915 H. Beaton Back o' Benachie 22:
She threw down three horn spoons . . . also a little milk to each, which was "as blue as bliverts."Abd.1 1929:
The bairns are up the den getherin bliverts.Abd.22 1935
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