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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bouthous, n. [f. Bout v. Cf. e.m.E. boultynge house (1532).] A house in which flour is bolted. 1582 Edinb. Test. XI. 346.
In the bouthous foure laid of malt extending to viij bollis flour 1590 Ib. XXII. 161 b.
In the buytht and bouthous xvj bollis of flour 1606 Ib. XLII. 55 b.
In the bouthous thrie laid ry meill 1698 Ib. LXXX. 271.
The … matterialls in the baik house and bout house being valued … to xxx lb. … scotts
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