Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BARREL-BOX, n. A toy for children. Not known to our correspondents.Abd. 1825 Jam.2:
Barley-box. This is called Barrel-box Aberd.; whence it has been viewed as signifying a box like a barrel.
