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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bare-,) Bair-leggit, adj. Also: bar leged, barelygit. [ME. barlegged (c 1350).] With bare legs.1586 Elgin Rec. II. 5 (see Bare-futit a.). 1602 Colville Parænese 116 (see Bare-futit a.). 1623 Elgin Rec. II. 182 (see Bare-futit a.). 1665 Lauder Jrnl. 9.
Cordeliers … go … bar leged 1682 Dunferm. Kirk S. 74.
Iames Cunnyngham ... to stand ... at the kirk dore ... bareheaded and barelygit
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