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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1542-1576
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Bahuis, n. Also: bawhesse, bowheis, balhuis, bell-hes. [Var. of Bahuif n., after OF. pl. bahus.] = Bahuif n. 1542 Acts & Decr. I. 140 b.
Ane kist, … ane schrine, … ane balhuis, ane coffer 1566 Protocol Book of Thomas Johnsoun 102.
Ane bawhesse 1568 Edinburgh Testaments I. 200.
Thre kistis and ane bahuis 1575 Ib. III. 365.
Ane greit balhuis 1576 Protocol Book of W. Cumming 161.
Ane gret kyst in the vtyr loft, … ane bell-hes
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