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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bur, n.2 [e.m.E. bur(r, ME. burre (c 1330.] A bur. —1567 G. Ball. 104.
Fast lyke burris thay cleif baith ane and all a1605 Montg. Son. lxv. 9.
Ȝe sall find me byding lyk a bur