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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TULLIMENT, v. Of stars: to dance, sparkle, scintillate (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1973), ppl.adj. tullimentan, cf. Dolimentin.Ork. 1951 R. Rendall Ork. Variants 24:
The winter lift is glintan doun Wi' tillimentan stars besprent.
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