Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BERT, n.1 “A stack of wheat” (Uls. 1924 North. Whig and Belfast Post (12 Jan.)).
[Prob. same as barth, a back load of rushes, straw, etc. See Joyce 214; Irish beart, id. (Dinneen).]
