Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLEEDY TONGUES, n.pl. Catchweed, goose-grass.Mry. 1839 G. Gordon Flora of Mry. 6:
“Bleedy Tongues,” Galium Aparine.