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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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INGLEBERRY, n. A fleshy, wart-like growth found on cattle and horses (Fif., Lth., sm.Sc. 1958). Also inberry (Bnff.2, Abd.2 1946).Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 279:
Ingleberries — Fleshy wens, which grow on the tender parts of oxen; they are of a fiery nature which may be the cause of them being named as they are; when cut they bleed profusely, and must always be seared off with a red hot iron.
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