Bavin

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Bavin \Bav"in\ (b[a^]v"[i^]n), n. [Cf. Gael. & Ir. baban tuft,
     tassel.]
     1. A fagot of brushwood, or other light combustible matter,
        for kindling fires; refuse of brushwood. [Obs. or Dial.
        Eng.]
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     2. Impure limestone. [Prov. Eng.] --Wright.
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