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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BATE, v.2 Also bet. Sc. usage of Eng. bate, to reduce, subtract; in imper. = minus, all but.Rnf. 1712 in Crawfurd MSS. (N.L.S.) B. 247:
Sax eln bet a quarter.Sc. 1746 Caled. Mercury (10 April):
Two fine Black Ston'd Horses, one four Years old, 15 Hands high bate an Inch.
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