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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Bourla(w)man, variant of Burlayman. — 1655 Stitchill Baron C. 2.
Andro Giffen [etc.] … elected and chosen to be bourlawmen 1660 Melrose Reg. Rec. I. 316.
[They did] delate the persewar to the bourlawmen 1712 Stirling B. Rec. II. 127.
To … call the bourlawmen in order to the makeing a hyeway
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