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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bute, n.3 [e.m.E. boot (1598), LG. bût, Du. buit: cf. Bute v.3] Spoil, booty. —c1575 Balfour Pract. 640.
Gif it [sc. the spuilȝie] beis mair, it sall remane to bute and parting