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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
‡LEEMON, n. Sc. form of Eng. lemon (Sc. 1887 Stevenson Underwoods 120, Kcb. 1903 Crockett Banner of Blue xxxv., Dmf. 1915 D. J. Beattie Oor Gate-en' 54, Abd. 1929 Abd. Weekly Jnl. (7 March) 6).
Hence leemonade (Edb. 1931 E. Albert Herrin' Jennie 50; Gall., Uls. 1960), leeminade (s.Sc. 1936 Border Mag. (April) 59). See P.L.D. § 45.
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