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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CREESHIE-LAMP, n. comb. A cruisie (Cai.4 c.1920; Abd.27 1946).

[From Creeshie, adj., from the oil used in the lamp.]

Creeshie-lamp n. comb.

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