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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1952
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¶LUBY, n. Appar. heat, sultriness.Sh. 1952 J. Hunter Taen wi da Trow 184:
Shune wi bundles o austerrace Cover dey da Bacaloo [cod], Till in safety fae da luby Not a tail is left in view.
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