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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MOCHREE, n. A term of endearment, darling, my dear. Gael. [mo′xri]Arg. 1918 N. Munro Jaunty Jock 159:
“I could live on the berries,” she would say to her husband. “Oh, I love them!” “Doubtless, mochree,” would he answer her, laughing.