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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bosit, ppl. adj. [ME. bost; cf. Bos v.] a. Embossed. b. Rounded. — 1454–5 Edinb. Chart. 79.
In the quhilk ile thare sal be made a brase for his lair in bosit werk 1538–9 M. Works Acc. V. 28.
Ane bosit plet windo 1635 Hist. Chapel Royal p. cxciii.
Twa square lychtis ... in bund, plet, and bosit irne werk
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