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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BOSS-HEID, n. “The metal piece at the side of a door which receives the end of the bolt when the door is locked” (Cai.7, Bnff.2 1935; Ags.9 1926; Ayr.8 1935).
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"Boss-heid n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Jan 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/bossheid>
