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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Beburdis, n. [OF. behordis, bohordis, later bordis, burdiz, whence ME. burdis, bourdis, etc.]. Tilting. —1456 Hay II. 43/30.
In that day suld thare be … justyng and tournaymentis, with other actis, as lissis and behurdis
