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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1531-1535
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Bawstane, n. [Ball, Baw n.1, Stane n.] A testicle. — 1531 Reg. Privy S. II. 103/2.
The demembring of Robert Hendersoun of his tua bawstanis 1535 Stewart 45583.
He causit … to cut fra thame thair stanis … .Quhair this wes done now Bawstane Craig tha call
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