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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1866, 1922-1934
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BESS, n.1 A Sh. form of Beas', q.v. (See first quot.)Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.:
Bess, cattle, cows.Sh.4 1934Sh.(D) 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 47–48:
What A'm tinkin' maist aboot is what's ta come o' you trow da hairst, if A'm no able ta clair you a morsel o' maet, or ta tak a sipe o' mylk frae da bores o' da bess.
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