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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1530-1540
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Bubbil, Bubill, n. [e.m.E. bubbul (1528), late ME. boble (Caxton), corresp. to Du. and G. dial. bobbel, etc.] A bubble. c1530-40 Stewart Bann. MS. 140 b/36.
Vncunnand catyvis, … Fast vnfrely fowll flobbis, And bubillis full lyk 1540 Lynd. Sat. 4369 (B).
Scho bokkis sic baggage fra hir breist, Thay want na bubbillis that sittis hir neist
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