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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bare-skin,) Bair-skyn, n. [Bare a. Cf. Beir-bak.] A wool-less sheep-skin. —1588 Edinb. Test. XIX. 161 b.
Nyne scoir bair skynnis at xxx s. the dosone