A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Boutway, n. [Cf. Boutgate.] A roundabout way. —16.. Herries Mem. 130.
Mortone was sent befor with 800 hors; whoe being commanded a bout-way it was the day after before they came up