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First published 2005 (SND, online supplement).
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COLPINDACH, n. A heifer. [See DOST colpindach ] wm.Sc. 1989 Anna Blair The Goose Girl of Eriska 31:
Nine cows and young colpindach must he give to the poor, and cleanse himself of his sin in the spring waters at the Nine Wells.
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