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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Boyart, n. [MDu. and M.L.G. bojert, also bojer (Du. boeier), whence e.m.E. boyer (17th c.).] A small one-masted vessel. 1545 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 222.
Gilbert Mar, and the laif of the merchandis of the boyart 1558 Treas. Acc. X. 426.
For … flour … schippit in the said Thomas Lindesayis boyart 1566 Ib. MS. 63.
For expensis … vpoun the losing of certane grit tymmer for artailȝerie furth of ane boyart