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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1928

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BEDSECK, n. Bed tick. [′bɛd′sɛk]Sh. 1928 Stap Lowrie in Hospital in Shet. Times (14 July) 3/5:
His wis aa yardfasted annunder da bedseck, bit fur a Loard's mercy dey wis a opening at da tap.

[Bed + sack. O.N. sekkr; O.E. sacc, from Lat. saccus, from Gr. σακκος, sackcloth, bag.]

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