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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BARTIZAN, n. and v.

1. n. (See second quot.)Bnff.² 1933:
I'll need t' pit up a bartizan in the ein o' the byre t' get a place for the meer an' the foal.Mearns 1825 Jam.²:
Bartizan. Any kind of fence, as of stone or wood.

2. v. (See quot.)Bnff. 1866 Gregor D.Bnff. 216:
Bartizan, to fence in a strong, rude manner; to barricade strongly.