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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Putt, v. [Var. of Pit(t v.1 a or Pot(t v.1 1 b.] tr. To dig a line of boundary-pits in or at or otherwise mark the boundary of. —1675 Melrose Reg. Rec. II 409.
[Robert Buinȝie, mason] to putt and lavell the yaird … as it was beffor the altering off the merch stones sett betwixt the said persewer and the said defender
