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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Baiting, late variant of Beting vbl. n. Also attrib. with milne, studie (= anvil). —1646 Edinb. Test. LXII. 118 b.
Ane baitting mylne estimat to xij lib. 1664 Ib. LXXI. 314.
Ane baiting studie. Tua pair scheirs
