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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1586
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Bask, a. [ME. bask (Wyclif), baiske, ON. beisk bitter.] Unpleasant, distasteful. —a1570-86 Clapperton Maitland Folio MS lxxix. 28.
Thus am I thirlit on to ane schrew … Off bowre bourding bayth bask and bair
