Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DANDILLIE, n. A dandelion (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.); hence dandillie chain (cheen), a chain made of dandelions, used by children as an ornament (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2; 1923 Watson W.-B.).
[A reduced form of dandelion.]
