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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1506-1597
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Buskin, Buskyn, n. [e.m.E. buskin (1503), buskyn, -en.] A half-boot. — 1506 Treasurer's Accounts III. 266.
For furring of ane pair of buskinnis to the Quene, and stuf to the samyn 1552 Ib. X. 72.
Tway Spanȝe skynnis to be buskynnis to his grace 1597 Bk. Rates 3.
Buskynis of ledder
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