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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bell, n.3 [Cf. Bellit a.] A blaze or white mark on a horse's face. —1555 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 282.
Ane hors. blak-broune mowitt, with ane bell in the forrett
