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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BEYLER, n. (See quot.) [′bəilər]Mry.4 c.1900:
A beyler was a double-breasted sleeved waistcoat worn by fishermen. The beyler had holes and buttons on both sides, had rounded not pointed lapels with buttons in line with the others and had a brown breast and blue back.
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