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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1512, 1602
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Buk-denning, Bowk-dennyng, n. [Du. (local or dial.) buikdenning, -delling; in later Sc. as bugdelen, -dalin.] A plank-lining in the hold of a vessel. 1512 Treasurer's Accounts IV. 458.
For ij dusan of rauchtouris … for the bowk dennyng of the litill berk 1602 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs II. 140.
That euerie skipper sall tak delegent attendance vpoun the merchandis geir within the schip, with buk denning, girnellis, and mattis
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