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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAIRNS' PART OF GEAR, n. (See first quot.)Sc. 1890 Bell's Dict. Law Scot. 84:
Bairns' Part of Gear; or legitim; is the share of the father's free moveable property, to which, on the father's death, the children are entitled by law.Ags. 1728 Private Document (per Fif.¹):
Legittim, Portion naturall and Bairns Part of Gear.