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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

BAMBAIZEMENT, n. Confusion.Edb. 1928 A. D. Mackie Poems in Two Tongues 44:
Guidsakes, I never thocht tae see . . . And in my tongue and in my time Hear life's bambaizement set tae rhyme.

[A formation suggested by Sc. bambaised and quasi St.Eng. bamboozlement.]

1670

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