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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1496-1504
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Bat, Bait (bayt), n.3 [MDu. baet, bate, profit, advantage.] A small amount given gratis to a buyer. To bat or bait. to boot, extra. — 1496 Halyb. 8.
Sald this sek … for 26 mark with 2 nallis to bait … Som of that sek, the bait of tayn 1496 Ib. 14.
The od skynis to bat 1496 Ib. 18.
Som of this sek, the bat of tayn 1504 Ib. 272.
With a stan to bayt … The bat of tayn
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