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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1556, 1611-1627, 1685
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Burnstand, Burnestand, n. [Burn n. 2.] A large tub or barrel for holding water. 1556 Protocol Book of Thomas Johnsoun 150.
Ane saay, ane burne stand 1611 Edinburgh Testaments XLVI. 237.
Ane gylefat. … twa laiglonis, ane burnestand 1617–8 Master of Works Accounts XIV. 3 b.
For a burne stand and tua laid gallenis to draik the lyme with 1617–8 Ib. 12.
To a couper for girthis & dressing the burnestand, tubbes, & laidgallen 1627 Mun. Univ. Glasg. III. 529.
Ane burnstand and twa laid gallouns 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII. 362.
In the milkhouse … A burnestand. 2 wash barrells
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