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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1633
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But, Butt, n.5 ? — 1633 Master of Works Accounts XXVIII. 5.
To Androw Blakie for turning fourtein buttes and owtsetteres for spounges for demicolueringis and sakers 1633 Ib. 5 b.
Twa spoung buttis to the gros coluerin
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