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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1930
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HEICHLAN', n. High land, hill. Only in liter. use. Cf. Hieland.Sc. 1930 Weekly Scotsman (31 May):
I'll watch the lammies at their play On heichlan' and on howe.
