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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BARBER, n.1 “The barber of anything, is a phrase used by the vulgar to denote the best, or what is excellent in its kind” (Jam. 1808 for Sc.).
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