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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ball-grene, Balgreene, n. [Ball n.1] A green on which ball-games are played. —1611 Crim. Trials III. 214 (the Reidhous wes vpone the Ball-grene, playing with him). 1632 Lanark B. Rec. 324 (throw the Balgrene of Mousbrigdyike). 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. I. 9 (his beard was long, … making a ball-green on his chin).
