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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BELOW, v. in phr. to below one's self, to lower oneself.Fif., Per. 1825 Jam.²:
I wadna below mysell sae far.Edb.¹ 1934:
I have heard my mother say: “I wouldn't below myself to do that.”