A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bob, v. [Also e.m.E. (1611).] tr. To perform (a dance) with bobbing movements. —15.. Christis K. 48 (B).
Than Stevin come stoppand in with stendis … Platfute he bobbit vp with bendis
