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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BUNTLIN', BUNTLING, n.1 and adj.
1. n. “A dwarf” (Sc. 1818 Sawers Dict. Sc. Lang.); “a bantam” (ne.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).
2. adj. Short and thick (Strathmore 1825 Jam.2, buntling).Ags. 1856 W. Grant Few Poet. Pieces 3:
Weel creature man! now what aboot him, A wintlin', buntlin', whirlin' totum.
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