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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Boyes heid, n. [Boy n.1] An earthenware vessel (? shaped like a head). — 1641 Edinb. Test. LIX. 269.
Certane lame veshellis, viz. apothecar cannis, lyones and boyes heidis [etc.] 1664 Ib. LXXI. 258.
Ane boyes heid, ane timber stooll
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