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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bonday, n. [f. Bone n.1 In e.m.E. and later as boon-day (1679).] Bonda(y) wark, work done without payment as part of tenant service.1588 Reg. Great S. 516/1.
Terras dominicales de Grenelaw, cum lie kane peittis et lie bondawarkis integre baronie de Corsmichaell 1617 Acts IV. 571/2.
The manis of Grenelaw with the cayne peittis & bonday warkis of the baronie of Crocemichaell 1621 Reg. Great S. 57/2.
Lie Maynes de Greenlaw cum lie cayne-peittis et bondaywarkis [etc.]
