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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAMBUSEL, n., v., ppl.adj. [′bɑm′busəl]

1. n. (See quot.)Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) s.v. Bambus:
Bambusel, confused state; great disorder, esp. on account of too great haste; in a b[ambusel], pell-mell, (of mental state) confused; amazed.[Also given by Sh.⁴ 1933.]

2. v. (See quot.)Ib.:
Bambusel, to turn upside down; to confuse; amaze.

3. ppl.adj. (See quot.)Ib.:
Bambuseld, (1) in disorder; pell-mell; (2) confused; amazed.