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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hes-beene, -beine, n. [In later Sc. and mod. Eng. has-been.] Something no longer existing or past its best. — 1606 Birnie Kirk B. xix. 34.
Kirk-buriall … , beeing now vmwhile, and as an hes-beene, should neuer be more 1609 Gardyne Garden 37.
Now bot bare bones and hes beines
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