Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BA'IN(G), n. A match at football. Sc. form of balling. See Ba', n.1 [′bɑɪ̢n]Abd.(D) 1788 J. Skinner Christmass Bawing in Caled. Mag. (Sept.) 498:
Has never in a' this country been Sic shoudering and sic fawing, As happent twa, three days senseen, Here at the Christmass Ba'ing.Abd. 1877 W. Alexander North. Rural Life in 18th Cent. 176:
There was abundant time for the “ba'in',” or any other recreation that might find favour.
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