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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1600
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Butland, -lang, n. [But n.2 1 b] = Butlenth. — 1600 Acts IV. 203/2.
As his maiestie wes within tua pair of butelangis to the towne of Perth 1600 Ib. 207/2.
The Erle of Gowrie … ran the space of half ane pair of butlandis frome thame
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