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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1563
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Builȝement, n. [Aphetic form of abuilȝement Abilȝement, corresp. to e.m.E. bille-, billiment.] Habiliment. — 1563 Edinb. B. Deeds 99 b.
In hir cleithing, builȝement of hir bodie [etc.]
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