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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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SLEEPY MARKET. At Christ's Kirk near Kennethmont in May (Abd. 1724 Coll. Abd. & Bnff. (S.C.) 623, 1795 Stat. Acc.1 XIII. 77, †1845 Stat. Acc.2 XII. 588).
[So-called as being held at night between sunset and dawn.]
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