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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FLEECHIE-FLECHIES, n.pl. The rayless mayweed, Matricaria matricarioides (Ags. 1952). [′fliçi ′flɛçez]Ags. 1950 People's Journal (6 May):
Syne, I telt tlhem aboot the ither floo'ers I was fond o' — aipple-ringie, fleechie-flechies, shakky-tremblies and Kirrie dumplins.
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