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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bothyn, n. [Med. L. bothena, of obscure origin. Also rendering L. comitatus.] A sheriffdom or lordship. —14.. Acts I. 9/2.
Gif ony man wonnand in a bothyn (that is to say in a schirefdome) cumys and takis pundis in an othir bothyn Ib. 10/2.
The kyngis mutis of ilk bothyn Ib.
The bischoppis and the erlis of that ilk bothyn
