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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bastin, Bassin, a. [e.m.E. basten (1677), OE. bæsten.] Made of bast. —c1420 Wynt. viii. 6736.
A stalwart barres maide thaire was Off mekyll bastyn [v.rr. bastin, -yne] rapis 1513 Doug. ii. iv. 66.
Thai … Abowt the nek knyt mony bassyn [R. bassin] raip
