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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1658
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Baiglet, n. [Recorded by Jam. (1825 s.v. baiklet) as in use in southern Sc.] ‘An under waistcoat, or flannel shirt worn next the skin.’ ‘A piece of linen, sometimes of woollen, dress, formerly worn above the shirt of a very young child.’ —1658 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII. 359.
2 bairns shirts, … 2 plain holland baiglets
