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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BASHFU'-REEL, n. (See quot.)Ags. 1926 D. Grewar Story of Glenisla 137:
The first dance was the “bashfu'-reel,” danced by the newly married pair, the best man and the best maid.