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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1685
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Boulroad, variant of boun- Bound-rod. Cf. also boull rod, s.v. Rod n.1 1 b (1). — 1685 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XI. 2.
The Lords of his Majesties Privy Councill … recommends to Generall Dalzell to give ordor to such of his Majesties troops as he shall think fitt to wait on his Grace on the boulroad and from thence to attend him to Tranent Muire
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