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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bulwerk, -wark, v. [e.m.E. bolwark (c 1530), bulwork, -wark.] tr. To defend with a bulwark.1450 Edinb. Chart. 70.
We have … grauntit to thaim full licence and leiff to fosse, bulwark, wall, toure, turate, and uther wais to strengthen oure foresaid burgh 1472 Ib. 134.
To fosse, bulewerk, … and turrite the said our burgh
