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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1794
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¶PARRY-MARRY, adj. Nonce reduplic. formation: worthless, wishy-washy, nondescript, flavourless.Abd. c.1794 Sc. N. & Q. (Sept. 1923) 140:
Awa' wi' yer parry-marry meal an' kale.
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