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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1531
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Bull-hide, n. [Cf. ME. bole hyde.] A bull's hide. — 1531 Bell. Boece I. p. lix.
To make ane bait of ane bull hid, bound with nathing bot wandis 1531 Ib. II. 32.
Sa mekill land as he micht circle about with ane bull hide
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