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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BARLIEFETTERER, n. (See quot.)Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 44:
Barliefetterer. An implement of many edges used for taking the beard off the grain barley.

[Phs. for barley-fettler, that which dresses barley. See Fettle, v.]

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