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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.
Quotation dates: 1908-1933
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BIRDEK, BIRDIK, Berdek, n. (See first quot.) [′bɪrdək, ′berdək]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Birdek, a heavy burden; somewhat ironically or jokingly. Also berdek.Sh.4 1933:
He had a birdik apo his back.
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