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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1633
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Boul-hous, n. [Boull n.1] A house connected with bowling. — 1633 Master of Works Accounts XXV. 25 b.
Sax dowble tries to the kingis boulhous 1633 Ib. 44 b.
Twa draucht of treis for sylling of the boulhous
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