Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLÔGGA, Blugga, n. “Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), a yellow flower which grows in meadows and from which a yellow dye is extracted” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). cf. Bloga-hay and Blokk. Also given for Sh. (Yell) 1914 by J. M. Hutcheson W.-L. and by Sh.7 1935 as blugga.
