Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BARR CUT, n. A longitudinal slice of halibut. [′bɑ:r′kʌt]Sh. 1899 J. Spence Sh. Folk-Lore 205:
Perhaps he has been in grips with the baldin (halibut), and fainly hoped to feast on its barr cuts.
