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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bere-sawing, n. [Bere n.2] The sowing of barley; seed-barley. Also attrib. with time.1528 Ex. Processes (Reg. H.) Scott v. Seytoun.
Ane chalder of bere sawing 1646 Melrose R. Rec. I. 114.
In beir sawing tyme 1656 Peebles B. Rec. II. 34.
For the yearlie fie of … sex bolles oattes and beir sawing 1692 Ib. 139.
The saids ten bolls oats and bear sawing
