Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BULT, v. “To butt with the head or horns” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.; 1908 Jak. (1928); 1914 Angus Gl.). [bʌlt]Sh.(D) 1916 J. J. H. Burgess Rasmie's Smaa Murr (Mey 25):
Tho a ram haes hoarns, he needna aye be bultin.
