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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

LANGHOLM, prop. n. Also Langam (Watson). The name of a town in Dumfriesshire. Combs.: Langholm ell, a measure of 371/8 inches (Sc. 1789 J. Swinton Weights, etc. 78). See Ell; Langholm lily, a jocular name for the dandelion (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B., 1954 Hawick News (18 June) 7); Langholm tack, sim. for a nail (Rxb. 1960). [′lɑŋəm]

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