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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1776

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BUSKIN, vbl.n. Decoration; ornament.Sc. 1776 D. Herd Sc. Songs II. 116:
And ye hae ribbons and buskins, Mae than ane or twa.

[From Busk, v., q.v. O.Sc. has busking, buskine, adornment, attire, 1606 (D.O.S.T.).]

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