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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500, 1643
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Beit, n. Also: beat. [Late ME. bete, e.m.E. bayt, bait, mod. beat, beet, of obscure origin.] A bundle or sheaf of flax. — a1500 Henr. Fab. 1818.
The carll pullit the lyne, Rippillit the bollis, and in beitis set 1643 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. VIII. 67.
The said Margaret haid ane. . calf whilk did eat ane beat of lint unto ȝow
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