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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1604-1605
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Burt, v. [e.m.E. and ME. burt to butt, gore.] tr. To pierce. — a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 165.
It hurt me, it burt me, The ofter I it handill a1605 Id. Misc. P. xxxv. 77.
Quhais beutie hes me burt [: hurt]?
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