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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1579-1603
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Bud-takar, n. [Bud n.] A taker of bribes. — 1579 Acts III. 153/1.
The reveilar and tryar of the saidis budtakaris 1579 Ib.
The saidis budtakaris to be displacet and depriuit … of thair offices 1603 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 88 b.
Alexander fidlair is tryit to have sclanderit Grigerous in Lie to be ane bud takar
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