Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†BIRCE, n. “A tool used by joiners for cleaning out mortices. It is three cornered with a tip at the point” (Bwk. a.1838 Jam. MSS. XII. 23). [Orig. obscure.]
