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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1643
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Demi-barbour, n. [Barbour n. b.] pl. Small barber's scissors. — 1643 Edinburgh Testaments LX. 235 b.
Fyftie aucht pair meikell sheires, … sex pair of demibarbouris
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