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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAUD, BAWD, n. (See quot.)Lth. 1825 Jam.2:
Baud, bawd, A baud of whins, a baud of thistles, a quantity of whins or thistles, growing closely together, and covering a considerable space.

[Gael. bad, a tuft . . . a grove, clump, thicket. MacLennan. Cf. Bawd, n.2]

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