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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1887

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BEIGH, v. To cough. Not known to our correspondents.Ayr. 1887 J. Service Dr Duguid 204:
They wad a' put saut an' sute in ain anither's mooths when they were sleepin', till they hoastit an' beighed tremendeously.

[Cf. Baichie and Bechle.]

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