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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1824
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¶MERVADIE, adj. Brittle, crumbly.Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 340:
Any fine sweet brittle cake is said to be mervadie.
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