Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1886-1948
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MILLED, ppl.adj. Also mill't. Of a ewe: mated to a ram of a different breed (Cai., Slk. 1962); also, having black and white markings (Slk. 1962).Sc. 1886 C. Scott Sheep-Farming 18:
When they have been crossed with rams of a different breed, they are called crones, crocks, or milled ewes.Bnff.2 1930:
He bocht a score o' mill't yows at the mart yesterday.Cai. 1948 Scotsman (15 Sept.):
Order of Sale — commencing at 9.30 a.m. with Cheviot Milled Ewes (had Half-Bred Lambs); thereafter Cheviot Gimmers followed by Cheviot Uncrossed Ewes.
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