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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Burdin(g)seck, Burdensek, late variants of Birthinsake. — c1575 Balfour Pract. 526.
Na theif sould be hangit for ane burden-sek 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. i. 70; Ib. ii. 67 b.
Of the law of burdinseck
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