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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Budding, vbl. n. [f. Bud v.] Bribing, bribery.1643 Bk. Pasquils 144.
Quhill ther was houpes for brybes and budding, You courted God for caikes and pudding 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. i. 93.
It's very like, at others budding, He turn'd his coat for cake and pudding
