A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Bern, v. [ME. bernen, OE. bernan, beornan.] intr. To burn. —c1420 Wynt. v. 2528 (W).
Thai gert bryne vp in till a fyre Off dry schydis, bernand schyre, All the bukis of Cristin law
