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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BARTIZAN, n. and v.
1. n. (See second quot.)Bnff.2 1933:
I'll need t' pit up a bartizan in the ein o' the byre t' get a place for the meer an' the foal.Mearns 1825 Jam.2:
Bartizan. Any kind of fence, as of stone or wood.
2. v. (See quot.)Bnff. 1866 Gregor D.Bnff. 216:
Bartizan, to fence in a strong, rude manner; to barricade strongly.
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