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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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†COWSLEM, CAUSLEM, n. Also erron. causleen (Dmf. 1902 A.E.M. Lilts frae the Border 47). “An ancient name given to the evening star” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.², cowslem).s.Sc. c.1830 T. Wilkie in Proc. Bwk. Nat. Club (1916) 68:
The welkin was . . . beautifully tinged wit the mild silvery light of Causlem.