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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†EMPRON EEL, n. comb. A corruption of Eng. lampron eel, the lamprey.Sc. 1790 A. Wilson Poet. Works 208:
Let senseless critics roun' ye squeel, An' curl like ony empron eel, Wi' want o' taste or spite.
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