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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1815
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BOILER, n. “A kettle” (Sc. 1881 A. Mackie Scotticisms 29; Abd.22 1935, w.Dmf. 1899 J. Shaw Country Schoolmaster 344). Inv. 1815 Session Papers, Petition P. Bruce (6 March) App. III. 13:
Three iron pots, one boiler.
