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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BURSENNESS, n. Fastidiousness. [′bʌrsənɪs]Cai. 1916 J. Mowat Caithness Proverbs 9:
Willie prepared a bowl of oatmeal brose, which Donald could not look at. He felt indignant at such “bursenness,” and reproved Donald.
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