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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1899
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BURGASCURS, n.pl. A range of low rocks, a reef.Sh.(D) 1899 J. Spence Sh. Folk-Lore 47:
Even in its ruined condition it is sufficiently prominent to be used by fishermen as a landmark at sea for meithing (marking) the Burgascurs.
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