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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bakset, n. [Bak a., Set n.] = Bak-tak. —c1650 Spalding II. 84.
Marschall, … haueing gotin this tak, settis the same customs in bakset to sum weill affected burgessis of Abirdein