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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1715-1716
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MERLING, n. ?Sc. p.1715 Jacobite Relics (Hogg 1821)II. 26:
He was brought south by a merling, Got a hundred and fifty pounds sterling, Which will make him bestow the auld carlin: He winna be guidit by me.
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