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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hall-burd, -buird, n. Also: halbuird, hall-boord. [Hall n. 2.] A large table suitable for a hall or dining-room. Also attrib. with claith. —1606 Edinb. Test. XLII. 7 b.
Ane hall buird, thrie kistis 1614 Ib. XLVIII. 3 b.
Ane aikin halbuird with ane firme and tua stuilis Ib.
Ane greine hall buirdclaith 1630 Bamff Chart. 222.
Ane hall burd of wynscott … and ane aiken furme the lenght of the burd
