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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VERNISH, n. Also vairnish. Sc. form of Eng. varnish (Sc. a.1714 Earls Crm. (Fraser 1876) II. 462; m.Lth. 1857 Misty Morning 318, 1912 C. P. Slater Marget Pow 1; Ork., Ags. 1973). See P.L.D. § 48.1 (2).
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