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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BALTI, n. A struggle; exertion.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To ha'e a b[alti].[Given also by Angus Gl. 1914 and Sh.⁴ 1933.].

[Cf. O.N. baldrast, refl. v., to crowd together in a confused throng (Zoëga).]

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