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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEST, n. in adv.phr. “to best” = to the good.Sh. 1825 Jam.2; 1866 Edm. Gl.; Sh.4 1934:
To Best, used adverbially, as signifying “over and above; gain, saving.”Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Whan aa wir debts wis paid dan we fan at we hed nethin ta best.
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