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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1501-1590
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Bub, n. [Of obscure origin; perhaps imitative.] A blast, squall, or sudden storm.Very frequently employed by Douglas. 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. iii. 77.
Contrariouslie the busteous wind did blaw In bubbis thik a1570-86 Q. Schaw Maitland Folio MS cxlvi. 12.
Thair may cum bubbis ȝe not suspek 1513 Doug. iv. iv. 65.
A bub of weddir followyt in the tayll 1513 Ib. v. xiii. 129; etc.
The bubbis and wyndy clowdis, … Gan fle onon furth of the large ayr 1535 Stewart 4152.
Sum With ane bub had blawin doun hir blind c1590 J. Stewart 14/65.
Lyk bold bubs, quhilk Boreas breath blaws out
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