A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bourdsum, a. [f. Bourd n.] Playful, gay. —c1590 J. Stewart 170/5.
The colour reed of hardiment is sing; … Broune bourdsum is
