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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶BATERSON, n. Corrupt form of Eng. bartisan, a battlemented parapet.Fif. 1946 J. C. Forgan Maistly 'Muchty 11:
The Toon Hoose wi' its auld Toon bell, The baterson sae high.
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