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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Bustuousnes,) Busteousnes, n. Also: bustuus-, bustous-. [e.m.E. boustuou snesse (1530), ME. boystousnesse.] Roughness, rude violence. 1456 Hay II. 151/21.
Ȝit we se dayly … that princis has barnis enclynit all to rudeness and bustousnes and evill condiciounis a1500 Doug. K. Hart 393.
Than busteousnes come with brag and bost Id. Æn. xi. vii. 140.
Lat neuer demyt be The bustuusnes of ony may dant thé
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