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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Farebot, n. [Bot n.] Some form of bolt. —1560 Edinb. Old Acc. II. 97.
Coft … lix stane nyne pound made wark, in vj boltis, vj farebottis and vj sparis to the quhelis of the cran