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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BARMWHUN, n. (See quot.) [′bɑrm′ʍʌn]Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 45:
Barmwhun. A thick close branch of a whin, whereon barm is laid by thrifty gudewives, and hung carefully upon some nag [peg]; there will it keep good long, and answer for brewing with.
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