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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BIRLIN, BIRLIE, n. (See quots.)n.Sc. 1808 Jam.:
Birlie. A loaf of bread.s.Sc. 1825 Jam.²:
Birlin, a small cake made of oatmeal or barley-meal.