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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BULL, n.¹ Common Sc. form of Eng. bill. See P.L.D. § 58.1. [bʌl, bɪ̢l]Abd.(D) 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xx.:
Ye canna serve God an' mammon, aiven wi' a bull oot o' Parliament.