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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Baksprent, n. [Bak a. or adv., Sprent n.] A spring or catch serving as a hold or check. 1578–9 Haddington Acc. MS.
Makin of ane baksprent to the knok 1582 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. MS. 149.
Ane bak sprent … to the loik 1590 Ib. 402.
For mending the stok lock … & for making ane … baksprent & plait thairto 1595 Ib. 567.
Tua new keyis to the samin [lock] with ane new brig and ane bak sprent
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