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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BULLDAIRY, BULDERRY, n. “A wild orchis” (Dmf. 1894 J. Shaw in Trans. Dmf. and Gall. Antiq. Soc. 143); “Orchis mascula (Dmf.) and Orchis latifolia (Edb., bullderry)” (1886 Britten and Holland Eng. Plant-Names 72). [′bʌl′derɪ̢, -′dɛrɪ̢]Dmf. 1891 J. Shaw in Trans. Dmf. and Gall. Antiq. Soc. 61:
Long Purples — These are generally considered to be the early purple orchis. In Tynron they are called “bull-dairies.”