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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1928
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BY-RINS, BY-RINNINS, n. comb., pl. Arrears (Abd.22 1938). [′bɑɪ′rɪnz, -′rɪnənz]Bch. 1928 (per Abd.15):
The by-rins cam tull near a hale year's rent.Bch. 1928 (per Abd.15):
Gin he pey up the by-rinnins, they'd lat him sit.
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