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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Beit, n. [Late ME. bete, e.m.E. bayt, bait, mod. beat, beet, of obscure origin.] A bundle or sheaf of flax. —a1500 Henr. Fab. 1818.
The carll pullit the lyne, Rippillit the bollis, and in beitis set
