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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†EERAM, n. “A boat-song, a rowing song” (Sc. 1825 Jam.2). See also Jorram. Gael.Sc. 1814 C. I. Johnstone Saxon and Gael IV. iii.:
Think yourself, dear Morag, how my own heart warms to hear them singing the eeram of their clan; that fine deep Gaelic which none but a clansman can feel.
