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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Baby, n. (? Error for baly, mod. dial. bally milk-pail, Du. balie tub, F. baille bucket.) —1583 Elgin Rec. I. 172.
Ane wort-tub, ane sa, ane baby, ane aill stand
