Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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¶BARBET, n. “An arrow” (S.D.D.).Abd. 1844 W. Thom Blind Boy's Pranks in William Thom Rhymes and Recollections of a Handloom Weaver 36:
Love roam'd awa frae Uryside, Wi' bow an' barbet keen.
