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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bolt, v. [Late ME. and e.m.E. bolt, earlier ME. bult. In Sc. usually Bowt.] intr. To start or spring up.c1420 Wynt. ix. 876.
Suddanly He boltyd [C. bowtyt] up welle nere hand thame by Wyth twelf displayed baneris c1650 Spalding I. 57.
About this tyme ane pot of the water of Brechin, … becam suddantlie dry, … bot boltis wp agane
