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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bustard, n. [e.m.E. and ME. bustarde.] A bustard. (In quot. attrib. and fig.) —1569-73 Bann. Memor. 6.
Thir bustard lordis, that will circumvein ȝou with thair policie
