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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brusour(e, Bruisar, n. Also: brusair. [Cf. Brusit,ppl.a.] An embroiderer. 1474 Treas. Acc. I. 25.
Gevin to Gely brusoure for the making of a chamlot bag to the King Ib. 58.
Gevin to Jely brusour … for certane drake levis on the hensmenis jakkatis 1484 Exch. R. IX. 283.
Solucionem factam Johanni Grenelaw le brusoure, servitori domine regine 1506 Treas. Acc. III. 122.
To the brusair, his wage for the said moneth Ib.
To the bruisar
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