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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Burgeis, n. [ME. burgeis (a 1225), burgeys, etc. , OF. burgeis.] = Burges n. (sing. and pl.). Also attrib. with air (= heiress). 1449 Reg. Episc. Glasg. 369.
To the balȝeis, burgeis & communiteis of Renfrew and Rutherglen … gretyng 1450 Peebles B. Rec. 14.
The balyeis and the burgeis of Peblis 1456 Hay I. 194/30.
Gif a burgeis be burgeis in twa syndry citeis Ib. 223/33.
Twa or thre of mychti burgeis sonis 1537 Lynd. Depl. Magd. 149.
Under ane pale of gold scho suld haue past, Be burgeis borne 1606 Peebles Gleanings 21.
Becaus he had mareit ane burgeis air