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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEATTOCKS, n. Mashed potatoes.Wgt. 1877 G. Fraser Sk. and Anec. of Wigtown, etc. 366:
He was asked, “What dae ee get tae yer breakfast?” “Beattocks” (beat potatoes).
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