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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Float-buird, n.(?). [Cf. mod. E. float-board, (1719), one of the boards of an undershot water-wheel.] —1675 Stirling Comm. Good MS. 95 b.
The redding of the watter of Forth. For making of trie angles and float buird
