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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1916
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EARTH-MARE, n. A nightmare.e.Rs. (Avoch) 1916 (per Mry.2):
A bad draem 'at we caa the earth-mare.
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