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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bailȝe-work, n. [Bailȝe n.1] Work required of tenants by a landlord's bailie. — 1584 Waus Corr. I. 303.
The lard of Garleis officier hes … requirit of me and my servandis to lay in baylȝe work to him
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