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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Borret, n. [F. burat. Cf. e.m.E. borato (1578), burato, from It. buratto.] Bombasine. —1611 Bk. Rates (Jam. s.v. Borret).
Bombasie or borrets, narrow 1612 Bk. Rates (Halyb.) 291.
Borrettis the half peice