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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GRIM CAT, n.comb. ? Contr. for grimalkin cat.Kcb. 1894 Crockett Raiders ix.:
It reminded him of their grim cat Toby when he was watching the cage-bird.
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"Grim Cat n. comb.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/grim_cat>