Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLAWING-GARSS, n. "Blue mountain-grass, an herb, Melica Cœrulea, Linn." (Lnk. 1825 Jam.2). "This grass is now called Molinia cœrulea" (Abd.16 1934).