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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BUSHLE-BREEKS, Busuel-. n. comb., pl. “Wide, baggy trousers” (Sc. 1911 S.D.D., bushel-; Ayr. 1937 (per Kcb.¹)).Ayr. 1887 J. Service Dr Duguid 131:
I daursay I lookit droll enough in his bushle-breeks.