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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Burnet, Burnat, a. [ME. burnet (c 1200), OF. burnete.] Dark brown. — ?1438 Alex. ii. Prol. 5.
Flouris … Blew and burnat, blak and bla 1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 106.
Thar flowris … Sum pers, sum paill, sum burnet, and sum blew
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