Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BATCHLER'S OVEN, n. (See quot.)Per. 1763 Ochtertyre House, Booke of Accomps (1907) 249:
1 batchler's oven. [Explained by ed. as] “Dutch oven for placing in front of fire.”