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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TRAK-O-THE-BARLIE, n.comb. A misprint for brak-o'-the-barlie, a form of Barley-brack, q.v. (Kcd. 1849 W. Jamie Stray Effusions 65).
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