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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1562
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Desbuird, n. [Des(e n.] A high table. —1562 Will A. Betoun 224.
In the hall of Balmaddy ane desbuyrd, twa syd buyrdis, twa furmis [etc.]