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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Barlabreikis, -breks, n. [e.m.E. barle breyke (1557), of obscure origin.] The game of barley-break. —a1568 Scott v. 54.
Sum rynnis at barlabreikis lyk rammis 1628 Lanark Presb. 6.
The break of the sabbothe … in foot baling, dancing, and barla breks
