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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BA', BAW, n.3 A dance or social gathering. [bɑ: Abd.; bǫ: Per.]Abd. 1928 P. Grey The Making of a King 21:
Nae mair fancy dress ba's for me!Per. 1915 J. Wilson L. Strathearn 226:
Aa tuik hur tay a baw. — I took her to a ball.
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