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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1824

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BIRST, n.1 (See quot.)Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 72:
Birst. A little person full of impudence.

[Origin obscure, but cf. Birsie., n.]

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