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Baviad
(The). A merciless satire by Gifford on the Della
Cruscan poetry, published 1794. The word is from Virgil's Eclogue,
iii. 9.
He may with foxes plough, and milk he-goats,
Who praises Bavins or on Mævius dotes.
E.C.B.
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