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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Virne, n. (? Var. of Worm(e n. 2.) —?1549 Monro W. Isles (1961) 74.
This well trewlie springis up certane little round quhyte things les nor the quantitie of ane quhyte virne [S. corne (in another hand), M. confeit corne, B. ? conseil corne], likest to the shape, figure and form of ane little cockle
