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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Batall-wricht, n. [ME. batail wright (c 1300).] A fighting man, a warrior. —c1450-2 Howlat 916.
All birdis he rebalkit, … In breth as a batall wricht a1500 Bk. Chess 2069.
For quhy a woman is no battall wrycht
