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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LEERET-GRAY, adj.comb. Of the hair: tinged or streaked with grey.Sh. 1898 “Junda” Klingrahool 52:
My hair e'en dan wis leeret-gray, An noo hit's white.