Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PINKEY GREEN, n.comb. A small round green pear with a sweetish taste, the green pear of Pinkey (Sc. 1802 W. Forsyth Fruit Trees 90, 1826 J. C. Loudon Encycl. Gardening 704).
[Named from Pinkie House near Musselburgh, which had a famous garden.]
