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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†CARDAMUM, CARDEMUM, Cardy, n. “A name for gingerbread, and other spiced cakes sold at country fairs” (Fif., w.Sc. 1887 Jam.⁶). [′kɑ:rdəmʌm, ′kɑ:rdi]Lnk. 1840 R. Lochore in J. G. Wilson Poets and Poetry of Scot. 385:
They woo'd an' feasted there on love, Punch, cardemum, an' sweeties, Till late that night.