Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BAIKEN, n.
1. “‘A baiken of skins,' or ‘hides,' is a burden of skins. It is not used of any other burden” (Jam.2 1825 for Slk.).
2. “A sort of flap; as ‘the fell with the baiken'” (id.).
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