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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1533, 1584-1585
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Burrit, ppl. a. [f. Burr n.] Furnished with padded rolls. 1533 Treasurer's Accounts VI. 180.
To ane dosane poyntis to knyt the burrit pair hois forsaid at the kne a1585 Maitland Quarto MS ii. 27.
Thair wovin hois of silk ar schawin, Burrit aboue with tafteis drawin
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