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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1567
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Bob, n.3 [f. the vb.] Bob-at-evin, ? the name of a dance, in allusive use. —1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 212.
For Dustifit, and bob at euin, Do sa incres, Hes dreuin sum of thame to tein, For all thair mes
