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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BALGONE PIPPIN, n. A species of apple.Sc. 1830 P. Neill Brit. Horticult. in Edin. Encycl. XI. 209:
The Balgone pippin, so named from the seat [Balgone House] of Sir James Suttie in East Lothian, much resembles the golden pippin, and to all its excellencies adds the advantage of larger size.