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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BIACH, BYAUCH, BYOCH, n. (See quots.) [bjɑ:x, bjɔx]Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 65:
Biach. A vulgar word of familiarity. “Weel, biach,” “Ye see, biach,” “Yes, biach.” Also used to children. Avoch, Rs. 1914 (per Mry.²): byauch; Crm. 1914 (id.): byoch, a vulgar word of familiarity, also used to children. “Noo, byoch, oo mony commandments iz thoo?”