Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAILLIE, v. To act as bailie in charge of cows.Abd.(D) 1920 G. P. Dunbar A Guff o' Peat Reek 19:
My faither baillie't Birley's kye fae early morn till nicht.
