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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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EVER YESTERDAY, —YESTREEN, n.phr. The day (night) before yesterday (Gall. 1825 Jam.2, — yestreen).Wgt. 1905 E.D.D. Suppl.:
A seen 'im atween [here] and Castle Douglas ever yesterday.

[Corrupt and altered forms of Ereyesterday, Erethestreen.]

Ever Yesterday n. phr.

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