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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Barbarien, n. and a. [F. barbarien (16th c.): cf. Barbarian,a.] A barbarian; barbarous. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 106/14.
Nations reputis vtheris nations to be barbariens 1549 Ib. 117/8.
He becam familiar vitht the barbariens 1549 Ib. 166/3.
Ȝour conditions … is mair lyik til barbarien pepil, nor it is to cristyn pepill
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