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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1890
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BARN-GRIEVE, n. (See quot.)Ags.1 c.1890:
In two large farms in my native parish a barn-grieve was always employed. His chief duty was to superintend the women outworkers and boys. He had nothing to do with the horsemen, who were looked after by the grieve proper.
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