Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAMBUS, n. [′bɑm′bus, ′bɑm′bos]
1. Hurry-skurry.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
To come in a b[ambus].
2. (See quot.)Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Bambus. A state of great uproar and confusion.
