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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CYPRUS CAT, n. comb. “A cat of three colours, as of black, brown, and white” (Sc. 1825 Jam.2).Lnk. 1806 J. Black Falls of Clyde 172:
“Saw ye ought of our poor cat?” — “Your cyprus cat?”

[Cf. Eng. dial. cypress cat, cyprus —, a tabby cat (E.D.D.), appar. from cypress, a kind of lawn.]

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