Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HEATHER-RANGE, -REENGE, HEDDER-, n. The hydrangea, Hydrangea hortensis (Ags., e.Per. 1902 E.D.D., -reenge, ne.Sc., em.Sc. (a) 1956).Mry. 1872 W. H. L. Tester Poems 176:
We've splendid effuschias, an' geraniums — that's better; An' a gran' heatherange.Fif. 1909 Colville 119:
Apple-reengie, and heather-reenge, as the fragrant southern-wood and showy hydrangea were called.
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