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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HECKABIRNIE, n. “Any lean, feeble creature” (Ork. 1825 Jam., 1866 Edm. Gl.).Sh. 1908 Old-Lore Misc. I. viii. 313:
Am naething bit a puir heckabirnie noo, bit dis oy is me heck.
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