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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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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.
ROMAN CATHOLIC, n. The red admiral butterfly (Kcb. 1921 T.S.D.C.), phs. because of the bright colouring of its wings suggesting an ecclesiastical vestment.
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"Roman Catholic n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 27 Dec 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/roman_catholic>
