Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAMBIE LEAF, comp.n. “The water-lily, Nymphaea alba et lutea, Linn.” (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.; 1886 B. and H. 82). Not known to our correspondents.