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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BIRDIN, Berdin, n. (See quot.) [′bərdin (Jak.)]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Sh.⁴ 1934:
Birdin, in the compd. “boddom-b[irdin],” the bottom planks of a boat. Also berdin.