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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Be(e)-hive, Be-hyve, n. Also: biehyiff, -hyve. [ME. be-, beehyve (c 1325).] A bee-hive.1503 Acts II. 242/2.
Stelaris of bee hivis & distroyaris therof 1509 Reg. Great S. 730/1.
Cum … apium custodibus dictis le be hivis 1555 Acts II. 499/2.
This act to be extendit … vpone the steilaris of behyuis, frute treis [etc.]1591 Edinb. Test. XXIII. 43 b.
Ane biehyiff and ane half hyiff1617 Acts IV. 537/1.
His majesties actis … aganis … steillaris of bees and behyves1634 Reg. Great S. 24/2.
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