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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAMBAIZEMENT, n. Confusion.Edb. 1928 A. D. Mackie Poems in Two Tongues 44:
Guidsakes, I never thocht tae see . . . And in my tongue and in my time Hear life's bambaizement set tae rhyme.

[A formation suggested by Sc. bambaised and quasi St.Eng. bamboozlement.]

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