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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BARLEY-FA', n. (See quot.)n.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 49:
Barley-fa', a call for a truce by one who has fallen in play.

[See Barley, n. and v. + Fa, fall.]

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