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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Bell-race (-raice, -reace), n. [Bell n.1 1.] A horse-race for a bell as the prize. —1606 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 473.
To John Stirling for ane reid seadill maid be him to the bell reace 1621 Misc. Maitland C. I. 198.
It is now concludit and ordanit. . that yeirlie in tyme cuming thair bell raice [at Paisley] salbe rwne on the saxt day of Maij
