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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GALOREM, adv. Also gallorum. In abundance.Lth. 1813 G. Bruce Poems 134:
We've aye enough, at ony rate, To fill the stoup gallorum.
Kcb. 1838 R. Kerr Maggie o' the Moss (1891) 48:
Stickin' yer tusks fast in the hide O' hares galorem.

[Galore, adv., + -um, -em, simulative of Lat. suffix.]

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