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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Burne-ledar, n. Also: -ledder, -lader. [Burn n. 2.] A water-carrier. 1513 Treas. Acc. IV. 519.
To the burneledaris of Edinburgh that furneist ij cartis 1517 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 166.
[It is forbidden] that ony burne ledar within this burgh or vtowth tak or draw ony watter at draw wellis or vtheris within this burch in tyme to cum 1590 St. A. Kirk S. 687.
Ihone Cristie, Dauid Gulen … [etc.] … burne ledderis … ar accusit for breking of the Sabboth 1598 Ib. 858.
Thomas Oliphant, burnlader