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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1880
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SARRO, n. An unpalatable heterogeneous mixture of food, a mess.Ork. 1880 Dennison Sketch-Bk. 112:
Gid gaoo! sic a scarsem sarro!
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