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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Burgeo(u)n, Burgio(u)n, n. Also: burgione, bourgeo(u)n. [ME. burgeon, burjon, -joun (c 1300), OF. burjon (F. bourgeon), of uncertain origin.] A swelling bud. Also fig. 1375 Barb. v. 10.
Quhen … the treis begouth to ma Burgeonys and brycht blwmys alsua ?1438 Alex. ii. Prol. 9.
Quhen … burgeons of thare branchis bredis 1456 Hay I. 300/13.
It cummys ay of ane evil bourgeoun that is callit prodigalitee Ib. II. 128/12.
Than … the treis [begin] to clethe thame with verduris and burgeonis c1460 Wys Man's Consail 252.
Quhen a wyf thow takis for thé, Se fyrst of gud burgione scho bee 1513 Doug. xii. Prol. 99.
Furth of fresch burgionys the wyne grapis ȝyng [etc.] Ib. 135.
Ilk burgioun, syon, herb, and flour 1562-3 Winȝet I. 45/13.
Quha … infectis the tender burgeounis of the ȝong wynis a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xlviii. 1.
Haill! bravest burgeoun brekking to the rose 1602 Colville Parænese 47.
Sche doth yearly bud and bring out neu bourgeons