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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Boyn(e, n. [Of obscure origin. Cf. Bowine.] A shallow tub.1656 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 332.
The salt boynes [marg. tubis] to stand about Dowhills yett and downewards 1682 Corshill Baron Ct. 160.
The claim … [of] twenty shilling … , with ten shilling for ane boyn
