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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1590
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Bayard, n. [M E. bayard (1330), OF. bayard, baiard, f. bai Bay a.] A bay horse. — c1420 Wynt. iv. 729.
Thare morel, bayard, dun and gray, Wyth wowndys flyngand ran away c1590 J. Stewart 17/82.
Rennault heir scho did perfytlie ken, Quha scherst his Bayard bendit from his hand
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