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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1535, 1665
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Bawbreid, Babret, n. [Var. of Bakbrede.] A baking-board. —1535 Dunferm. Reg. Ct. I. 33.
Ane girdill, ane bawbreid 1665 Lauder Journal 80.
A broad thing iust like a babret on which we bak the cakes
