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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BABBYRAGGS, n. Small bits.Lnk. 1902 A. Wardrop Rob Tamson's Hamely Sk. 45:
Let it blaw the paper parchment . . . tae babbyraggs.

[E.D.D. gives babby-rags for Cor. meaning small bits, and E.D.D. Suppl. gives bab-rags, clothes for a doll, for s.Lan.]

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