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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WINLIN-BERRY , n.comb. The fruit of the elder-tree, Sambucus nigra.Bwk. 1858 G. Johnston Botany E. Borders 97:
The berries [of the elder], sometimes called Winlinberries, are made into a sort of wine or syrup for winter colds; and the preparation is still in use with, perhaps, some lesser faith in its efficacy.

[The first element is of doubtful orig., phs. for winglin, Wingle, v., 3.]

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