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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1420
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(Bollin,) Bollyne, p.p. Also: bolne. [ME. bollen, early i-bollen, p.p. of belle to swell. Cf. Bolne v.] Swollen. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xl. 1374.
His schank & kne … var sa swollyne Of that worme fellone, & bollyne c1420 Wynt. iv. 440 (W).
Quhen scho herd at the gret oste Off Cirus come all bolne in boste
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