Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STICKERS, n.pl. The goose-grass, Galium aperine, from its adhesive seeds (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; Fif., Wgt., Rxb. 1971). See Sticky.