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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scurring, vbl. n. [Cf. Scurr n., L. scurr-āri to play the buffoon. But perhaps f. Scurrie v.] ? Buffoonery. —1623 Elgin Rec. II 179.
James Bonyman for scurring and running prophanlie upone the hie streitis
