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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1569-1605
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Bus, Buis, v.? Variants of Busk v. — 1569 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries VI. 52.
For heir to buis thair cleis and gargasis 1583 Sempill Sat. P. xlv. 694.
Is this our brave embassadour … A bewe [v.r. cowe] bust in a bischops place 1605 Tailor's Acc. Bk. 32.
Blak plading to thir same hoissis to bus the hair vpoun
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