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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1912
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BANNOCK MEAL, -LICK, n. (See quot.)Ork. c.1912 Jas. Omond Orkney 80 Years Ago 25:
“Bannock meal” or lick of goodwill was the quantity claimed by the miller out of the meal ground.
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