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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1776
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†BUSKIN, vbl.n. Decoration; ornament.Sc. 1776 D. Herd Sc. Songs II. 116:
And ye hae ribbons and buskins, Mae than ane or twa.
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"Buskin vbl. n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 4 Aug 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/buskin>
