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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1846
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CORKING, vbl.n.? Dyeing. Not known to our correspondents.Rnf. 1846 W. Finlay Poems 151:
Ends of old borders, long flung by, Twa spyndle or three of fancy dye, Some bowl waft, long unfit for working, Used when he first began the corking.
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