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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SEEL-O-DOWNS, n. A corruption of obs. or dial. Eng. forms celidone, celadine, celandine.Sc. 1828 The Gardener in Child Ballads No. 219 B. xii.:
Your gown shall be o the pingo white, Your petticoat cammovine, Your apron o the seel o downs.
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