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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1806

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BUB, n. “A blast, a gust of severe weather” (Sc. 1808 Jam.).Sc. 1806 R. Jamieson Pop. Ballads I. 233:
Deep through the busteous bubs o' nicht Brak forth a strugglin grane.

[O.Sc. bub (very freq. employed by Douglas), a blast, squall, or sudden storm. Of obscure origin (D.O.S.T.).]

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