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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CURLUNS, CURLINES, n.pl. “The earthnut, the pig-nut” (Gall. 1825 Jam.2).Kcb. 1903 D. McK. in Gallovidian No. 18. 80:
Syne wi' sharp stanes, for curlines we'd eidently dig.
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