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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†BAIKEN, n.
1. “‘A baiken of skins,' or ‘hides,' is a burden of skins. It is not used of any other burden” (Jam.2 1825 for Slk.).
2. “A sort of flap; as ‘the fell with the baiken'” (id.).
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