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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bere-hede, Beir-heid, n. [Bere n.1] A bear's head. — a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 605.
Thre ber hedis he bair 1561 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 502.
Sche … suld beir … azur thre beirheidis siluer mussalit sable
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