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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BABBS, n. (See quot.)Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 36:
Babbs — That vile luce or slimy matter a razor scrapes off the face in shaving.

[Cf. Gael. pab, refuse of flax or wool, and Sc. Pab and Pob, id.]

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