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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Botumles, a. [e.m.E. bottomlesse (1526). Cf. Boddomles.] Bottomless. —1562-3 Winȝet II. 44/7.
Quhilk botumles sacrilege [etc.] Ib. 63/18.
In all the botumles potis of filthines 1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 35.
Thair botumles couatise
