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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Batie bum, Baty bummill, n. Also: baity, betie. [Cf. Blaitie bum and Bummill baty.] A ‘feckless’ person. — 15.. Christis K. (M) 154.
He wes na baty bummill a1570-86 Arbuthnot Maitl. F. xxix. 115.
Than am I comptit ane batie [Q. betie] bum
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