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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOOTIE, Buitie, Booto, Boutock, n. “A piece of cloth, usually of blanket, formerly much worn by women for a head-wrap” (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′buti, ′bøti]Ork. 1805 Editor in G. Barry Hist. of Ork. (1867) pp. xxxi.-xxxii.:
The peculiar attire of the matrons, who wore over their heads and shoulders the woollen “buities,” still common in rural districts.Ork. 1825 Jam.²; 1866 Edm. Gl.:
Boutock. A square piece of coarse cloth, for covering one's shoulders.Ork.(D) 1880 Dennison Orcad. Sk. Bk. 6:
The wife preened her booto weel doon ower de laird's face; an' he deud no' luck sae unwife like ava'.Cai.³ 1931:
Bootie, square of cloth or flannel worn on lady's head.