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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BARLIC, adj. Angry, drunken.Ags. 1790 D. Morison Poems 151:
When hame the husband comes just roarin' fu'; Nor can she please him in his barlic mood, He cocks his hand and gi's his wife a thud.
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