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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BLEUCHRET, n. The sand-martin, Cotile riparia.Ags. 1873 C. Sievwright Garland for the Ancient City (1881) 11:
An' the bleuchret sang his love-lilt In the sand-bank overhead.
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