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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAIKLET, Becklet, Baiglet, n.

†1. (See quot.)Dmf., Rxb. 1825 Jam.²; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 46:
Baiklet, Becklet. An under waistcoat, or flannel shirt worn next the skin, sometimes pronounced baiglet.

‡2. (See quots.)Twd. 1825 Jam.²:
Baiklet, Becklet. A piece of linen, sometimes of woollen, dress, formerly worn above the shirt of a very young child.n.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 46:
Baiklet. . . . Also baiglet, becklet. ‡A child's short under-vest.