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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MULLACH, n. A term of affectionate address, my dear (Cai.81934, Cai. 1963). [′mʌləx]Cai. 1903 E.D.D.:
Mullach. A term of endearment; . . . used by women of the lower class when conversing familiarly.