Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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BATON, n.2 Also batten. (See 1926 quot.)Slk. 1912 H.J.C. Clippings from Clayboddie (1921) 48:
If one of the rollers up would be turning in a fleece, leaving the least bit of a batten on it, "Janet," he would say, "whit's comed o' eer shears?"Dmf. 1926 (per Mry.1):
Batons — knots of hair in a rabbit or similar fur.
