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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Burnycat, Bornycatt. [Obs. Flem. burnijkat.] = Bronyket. — 1496 Halyb. 57.
2 li. burnycat safferon Ib. 69.
2 li. safferon bornycatt
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