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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
PURSIE-WAN, n. A variety of the plant bog-myrtle, Myrica gale (Cai. 1911 John o' Groat Jnl. (24 Feb.), Cai. 1967).
[pursie, from Purse, + Wand, twig, from the appearance of the flowers on the shoots.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Pursie-wan n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 20 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/pursiewan>
