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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Barlacheis, -chois, [Cf. Barlabreikis,n. and Barlafummil.] App. words or phrases used in a game. —a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xxxii. 64.
Baith heft and blead ar in ȝour hand, as ȝit; Then barlacheis or barlachois advyse
