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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BED STEEN, n. The stone forming the front of the bed in primitive times. [′bɛd′stin]Ork.(D) 1880 Dennison Orcad. Sk. Bk. 56:
He wus poo'd ower de bed steen on de fleur.