Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BARRIE, n.2, from adj. used subst. A designation for a cow that has a white belt or bar surrounding its body (Dmf. a.1838 Jam. MSS. X. 17). Cf. Beltie, n.1