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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1825, 1887-1929
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BLENSHAW, BLENSHOUIN, n. (See quots.)Sc. 1929 F. M. McNeill Scots Kitchen 239:
Blenshaw. (A Cottage Recipe). Oatmeal, sugar, milk, water, nutmeg.Ags. (Strathmore) 1825 Jam.2:
Blenshaw. A drink composed of meal, milk, water, etc.Per. 1887 Jam.6:
Blenshouin. Thin gruel; same with Blenshaw.
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