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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOUKSOME, Booksome, adj. “Large, bulky” (Mry.1 1925; Bnff.2, Abd.19 1935, booksome). Given as Sc., obs. and rare in N.E.D. [′buksəm]Abd.(D) 1742 R. Forbes Ajax his Speech (1869) ii.:
Fan laggert wi' this bouksome graith, You will tyne half your speed.
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"Bouksome adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/bouksome>
