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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1586-1588, 1646-1647
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Buth-, Buith-kist, n. Also: bowthe, booth. [Buth n. 3.] A chest for use in a booth. 1586 Edinburgh Testaments XV. 296.
Ane buth kyst estimat to the soume of vj li. 1588 Dundee Shipping L. 219.
Ane bowthe keist 1646 Edinburgh Testaments LXII. 256 b.
In the buith … ane buith kist with cabinets and schottels 1647 Ib. LXIII. 223.
Twa great booth kists
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