Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MALYFLAK, n. Given, phs. erron., as the storm petrel, Thalassidroma pelagica (Rs. (Avoch) 1919 T.S.D.C.). [′mɑlɪflɑk]
[Mistake in form and definition for mallemock, fulmar petrel.]
