Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BARNISDAEL, n., in phr. “‘to tell a tale from barnisdael and doun' — to tell it from beginning to end, with all particulars” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.). Known to Sh.3 1933.
