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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1590
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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
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