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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1665-1684
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Bumbase, -baize, v. [Of obscure origin.] tr. To confuse, perplex. — 1665 Lauder Journal 127.
The father, a little bumbaized at this [mistake] … sayes [etc.] 1684 Erskine Journal 54.
They were accused for … confounding and bumbasing the Kings witnesses
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