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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAATHE, BAWTHE, v. Sc. pronunciation of St.Eng. bathe. [bɑ:ð]Abd.(D) 1916 G. Abel Wylins fae my Wallet 111:
To jist sen' wird for me to baathe in Israel's muddy stank!Bch. 1932 Bch. Observer (10 May):
It was her son who first dealt with the wounds, and she noticed them “fin he begood ti bawthe them.”