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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOUSHTY, Bushtie, n. “Bed” (Abd. 1808 Jam.). Used attrib. in both quots. [′buʃti, ′bʌʃtɪ̢]n.Sc. 1898 E.D.D.; Bnff.², Abd.² 1935:
Cum yer wa's, my wee dawtie, an a'll pit ye t'yir bonnie bushtie-ba.Abd. 1790 A. Shirrefs Poems 357:
Or see you grace my boushty nook, To had me cozy.