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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1916
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BEYCE, n.coll. A Cai. pronunciation of Beas', q.v. [bəis, beis]Cai. 1916 J. Mowat Cai. Proverbs 6:
"Aye, man, 'e years seen gang about on weeman an' beyce," said the dealer when asked the age of a cow.
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