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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bung, Boung, n. [e.m.E. bung, boung, ME. bunge (c 1440), MDu. bonghe.] A bung of a barrel. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. vi. 33.
A barell bung [M. boung] ay at my bosum 1576 Oppress. Orkney 53.
Ane tummell standand in the bung of the barrell
