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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bere-bred(e, n. Also: bear-, bar-bread. [Bere n.2] Barley bread. a1400 Leg. S. xxv. 669.
Sanct Blase … of bere-bred mad hyme presand
1533 Boece ix. xviii. 336 b.
To thir deuote persouns … bere brede was mete
c1620 Boyd Zion's Fl. 100.
Where pinch'd with want the bar bread thou shalt eate
1681 Irvine Mun. II. 291.
For wyne and bear bread

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