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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bak-saill, n. [Bak a.] A back sail. — 1513 Doug. i. iii. 16; The wynd is … brayand in our bak saill; v. i. 35.
A blastrand bub … Gan our the forschip in the bak saill dyng
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