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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DERRY, DERY, n. Sc. forms of Eng. dairy.Hdg. 1892 J. Lumsden Sheep-Head 259:
A new hen-house, an' a derry forbye.Lnk. 1813 G. MacIndoe Wandering Muse 125:
Gae, spinster Kate, an break your wheel, An dery Jean your milkin spill.
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