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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bate-), Baitwricht, -wrycht, n. [ME. botwryhte (c 1440), bote wright.] A boat-builder. —1505–6 Rentale Dunkeld. fol. 4.
Deliberatum le baitwrichis j b. far. Ib. marg.
Baitwrycht 1598 Edinb. Test. XXXI. 400.
John Wilson, bait-wrycht in Eymouth