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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Boundman, n.2 [ON. búandmann- (nom. -maðr). Cf. Bond n.] A tenant-farmer. —1615 Kirkwall Sheriff Ct. 4.
Gentlmen, boundmen, nor nae vthers 1617 Ib. 10.
Nan landed man nor bound man
