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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1908-1914
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BIRST, Birstet, adj.
1. (See quot.)Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Birst, angry, peevish, ill-tempered.
2. (See quot.)Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
"Birstet" also means "unpleasantly strong in taste," said esp. of something kept too long.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Birstet, harsh; having a bitter taste.
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