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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Berdit, Beirdit, a. Also: bairdit, beardit. [ME. beerdid, e.m.E. berded, bearded.] Bearded. 1513 Doug. i. xi. 93.
Berdyt Iopas Playand the gestis of the gret Atlas 1535 Stewart 57083.
In battell [to] fecht with berdit men 1540 Lynd. Sat. 939.
Ȝon bairdit bogill Ib. 953 (B).
Awld beirdit mowth a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 37 (R).
The beardit buck clam up the brae
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