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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†BARLEY-BOX, n. A toy for children.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
Barley-box. A small box of a cylindrical form, made as a toy for children.

[It may have received its name as having been formerly used by farmers for carrying samples of barley or other grain to market (Jam.). Not known to our correspondents.]

1875

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