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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1845
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ANGUS, prop.n. The old and since 1929 the restored name of Forfarshire, freq. applied attrib. to a breed of cattle. See Aberdeen, 1., and Angus doddies.Ags. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XI. 584:
The North Highland sheep and Angus cattle are most common in the district.
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