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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1787-1789
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PLUMROSE, n. Also plumrock (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 384). A primrose (Gall. 1886 B. and H. 384, w.Sc. 1887 Jam.). Cf. Pimrose, pumrose.Ayr. 1787 Burns Letters (Ferguson) No. 112:
A new blawn plumrose in a hazle shaw.Kcb. 1789 D. Davidson Seasons 1:
Hail, lovely Spring! thy bonny lyart face, And head wi' plumrocks deeked.
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