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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BUJLAMENT, BUJLAMINT, n.

1. In pl.: “odds and ends of every kind” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., bujlaments).

2. In sing.: a mixed bundle.Sh.⁷ 1937:
“Boy, what has du in yon muckle bundle 'at du's brocht wi' de?” “Oh, hit's just a bujlamint o' a' things.”