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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bougar, n.1 Also: bougor, bowgar. [Of obscure origin.] A cross-spar in a roof. Also attrib.1509–10 Rentale Dunkeld. fol. 85.
Alloc[atum] eidem Alexandro King laboran[tem] in aula domini limendo lie bougoris inter aulam & gradum per duodecim dies 15.. Christis K. iii.
With bowgaris [M. bougaris] of barnis thay beft blew kappis 1675 Melrose Reg. Rec. II. 413.
Eight scoire of bougar staikes at 1 s. the peice
