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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAIT, Bed, n.3 (See quot.) Common in n.Eng. dial.Abd. 1825 Jam.2:
Bait, bed, the grain of wood or stone.

[N.E.D. gives bate the grain of wood or stone for Eng. with dates 1664, 1692, 1746, and for Sc. 1879. Origin obscure.]

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