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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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BELL-HOLE, n. “The grave” (Lth. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 21; Slg. 1914 J.B.J. in T.S.D.C. I. 19). [′bɛl′hol]