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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1428-1431, 1500-1512
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Buthman, n. [Buth n. 3.] A shop-keeper. 1428–31 Coll. Ayr & W. I. 225.
[Inter uxorem Hugonis Buthman et uxorem Thome Carric 1428–31 Ib. 228.]
Huchoun Buthman c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 309.
I gert the buthman obey, ther wes no bute ellis c1500-c1512 Id. xxvii. 19 (A).
The buthman [B. tailȝour] on the barras blent
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