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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BIRTEK, BIRTI, Birten, n. (See quot.)Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Birtek and birti, (1) sea-term (tabu-name) for fire; sometimes birten . . . (2) fig., bright spot; enlivenment, dis is a b[irtek].
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