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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BILGATE, n. A chew of tobacco in the cheek.Ayr. 1890 J. Service Thir Notandums xv.:
When he had taen twa or three bilgates o' tobacco, he cam to the bauld conclusion to tak the same bill as it were by the horns.