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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Burn irne, (iron,) late variant of Birn irne. — 1639 Acts V. 598/1.
The nixt frie burgh shall send thair marker and burne iron to any vnfre burgh 1647 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 82.
Marking of them with ane burne yron 1663 Ann. Banff I. 148.
To be brunt with the tounes burne irne 1664 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. I. 492.
To cause … Brodie be marked with ane burn irones
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