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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bahuis, n. Also: bawhesse, bowheis, balhuis. [Var. of Bahuifn., after OF. pl. bahus.] = Bahuif n. 1542 Acts & Decr. I. 140 b.
Ane kist, … ane schrine, … ane balhuis, ane coffer
1566 Prot. Bk. T. Johnsoun 102.
Ane bawhesse
1568 Edinb. Test. I. 200.
Thre kistis and ane bahuis
1575 Ib. III. 365.
Ane greit balhuis

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