Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BOORLAW, n. A provincial court. Cf. Birlie, n.1Hdg. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 II. 166:
This court which was called the Birla or Boorlaw Court and which was discontinued only within the last forty years.
