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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Baslar(e, Baislar, n. [F. baselaire, Cf. ME. baslarde, baselard, AF. baselard(e.] A dagger or short sword worn at the girdle. 1495 Treas. Acc. I. 227.
Bocht to the King fra the Franche cutlar, ij baslaris 1499 Acta Conc. II. 297.
A baslare, the price xx s. 1503–4 Treas. Acc. II. 223.
For ane baislar with the kervit helf, with gilt hilt and plomet 1508 Ib. IV. 25.
Ane crukit baslar of Turk fasoun with hilt, pomelt and chaip all gilt