Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEARAL, n. "A kizhi [basket made of straw or "dokkens," with band adapted to being carried on the back]," (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). [′berəl]
[Cf. Eng. hold-all.]