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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bakebrede,) Baikbreid, n. Also: bake-, baikbread(e, baik-, baickbraid. [Northern ME. bakebrede; f. Bake v., brede, Bred, a flat board. Cf. Bakbred and Bawbred.] A kneading-board. 1531 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 451.
Ane girdill, ane baik bread 1547 Ex. Processes (Reg. H.) Walbane v. Douglas.
Ane girdill with baikbreidis and vther graith belangand to baking 1583 Elgin Rec. I. 172.
Ane baikbreid, or baiking stooll 1598–9 State P. (Reg. H.) No. 107.
Four girdillis, aucht baikbraidis 1619 Edinb. Test. I. 213 b.
Ane girdill and ane baikbreid 1672 Melrose R. Rec. II. 320.
Ane barrow and ane baikbreade 1698 Edinb. Test. LXXX. 312.
Ane legallen and baickbraid