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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lambie, -y, n. Also Lammie. [Dim. of lamb Lam n.] A little lamb. Also transf. as a term of endearment. —1636 Galloway P. 21 Apr.
Sex scoir roche wollitt scheip … thriescoir being ȝewis and lambies 1649 Cupar Presb. 147.
The said Elspet went in to sie the kow, and layd hir hand wpon hir bake, and said: ‘Lamby, lamby, yee wilbe weill enough’
