Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BULMIE, n. A large specimen (used of root vegetables). Not known to our correspondents.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 18:
A bulmie o' a neep.