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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1568
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Bobbin, n.1 [Cf. Bob n.1 1.] ‘The seed-pod of birch’ (J). — a1568 Scott v. 18.
In May quhen men ȝeid everich one, With Robene Hoid and Littill Johne, To bring in bowis and birkin bobbynis
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