A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Busling, ppl. a. [f. e.m.E. bussle, var. of bustle v. (1579).] Bustling. —c1590 Fowler 84/199; Ib. 130/106.
Flame blawen out by busling blast
