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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Boy, n.2 [OF. boie, var. of buie Buye.] A small vessel for liquids. — 1540 Treas. Acc. VII. 307.
Gevin to Johnne Patersoun for making of ane cace to the Kingis boy of silver
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