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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1949
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KLONGER, n. Also klunger. The dog rose, wild brier, Rosa canina (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1960). Combs.: klonger-berry, a rose-hip, klonger flooer, the flower of the dog rose (Ib.). [′klɔŋgər]Sh. 1949 New Shetlander No. 19. 27:
The dainty “Klunger” or Wild Rose of the Brough Banghs of Burra Isle.
