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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1923
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BOUNDER, Boonder, v. [′bundər]
1. “To limit, to set boundaries to” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2).Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
The auld fail dyke bounders the muir.
2. “To hamper, inconvenience, or incommode with or by anything; to annoy in this way” (Ib.).Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
Fair boonder't wi' ticht claes.
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