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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1902
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STICKLIE, n. Reduced dim. form of stickleback (Ags. 1971).Kcb. 1902 Gallovidian No. 14. 64:
Sticklies followed in her train As numberless as draps o' rain.
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