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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1768
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BIMME, BIMMY, prep. By my. [′bɪmə]Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore 32:
Na bimme sooth I, I came fiercelins in.Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore 79:
Na bimmy troth it, Lindy's what I want. [1866 ed. has by my.]
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