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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BETHANK, n. Thanks, acknowledgment. [bə′θɑŋk]Ayr. publ. 1923 Galt [1779–1839] The Howdie 32:
I didna begrudge that liberality on my part, having so footy and well-going a beast for a bethank.
Phr.: in your bethank, indebted to you.Ayr. 1823 Galt Spaewife xlix.:
I am none in your bethank for the courtesie.
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