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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1908-1922
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ALILAM(B), n. (See quot.)Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Alilam, alilamb, lamb reared at home in winter.Sh.(D) 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd. 75:
“What's doo wantin'?” . . . “Hit's aboot da alilambs. What im I ta gie dem?”
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