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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BELBIZEMENT, n. A world's wonder. [bɛl′bəizmïnt]Abd. (Donside) c.1778 Ellis E.E.P. (1889) V. 774 (17):
An' mair nor that, ye're makin a belbizement o' the lave o'z.