A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bat, n.1 [ME. batte (rare), related to Bat v.] A blow, stroke. —a1500 Henr. Fab. 2174.
Thre battis he buir, or he his feit mycht find 1535 Stewart 33249.
Sum gat ane bat that breissit all thair bonis
