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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Boras, Borres, n. Also: borrois, borrache, burrace. [e.m.E. and ME. boras (Chaucer), borace, OF. boras, bourras, med. L. boras, borax.] Borax. 1501 Treas. Acc. II. 130.
Giffin for ane pund of borres to Matho Auchlek, goldsmyth 1502–3 Ib. 360.
Ane pund borres to the goldsmyths 1536 Ib. VI. 281.
Four unce borrache 1565–6 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 239.
For ane unce of boras 1565 Edinb. Test. XIV. 254.
Ten vnce of borrois 1586 Ib. XVI. 366.
Four vnce of burrace