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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bustiane, Bustin(e, n. Also: busteane, -ein(e, -ine, bu(i)sting, bustone, -oun. [e.m.E. bustian, bustion, etc., ME. busteyn (1463), of uncertain origin.] A fabric made of cotton.1377 Exch. R. II. 548.
In empcione de xvij ulnis de bustiane 1612 Bk. Rates 293.
Busteanis or woven tweill stuffe 1635 Edinb. Test. LVII. 56.
Fourtie thrie elnes of buisting 1641 Ib. LIX. 278.
Fourtie ellis of quhyt busteane 1646 Ib. LXII. 341.
Twa peice busteine conteneing xxxj elnes 1654 Ib. LXVIII. 39 b.
Sex quarters of bustin 1661 Marq. Montrose Funeral Acc. MS.
3 ell of black busting at 18 s. ell 1695 Edinb. Test. LXXX. 138 b.
2 peace of stript bustoun Ib.
Cullored bustone Ib.
ix peace of bustein
