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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Burring, vbl. n. [Bur n.1] The fitting of ‘burs’ on spears. —1506 Treas. Acc. III. 380.
For grathing and burryng of vj speris 1508 Ib. IV. 121.
To Johne Mayr, bowar, for fessonyng, grathing, and burring of jc Franch speris
