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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BALL AND BAISIES, n. phr. The game of rounders. Cf. ba'-baises s.v. Baisies.Bnff. 1946 Abd. Press & Jnl. (21 Sept.):
Our games were . . . ball and baisies.
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"Ball And Baisies n. phr.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 30 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/snd00087833>
