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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BUM, n.⁴ A Dutch fishing vessel, broad and shallow, with one mast and having a draw-board at each side which was put down when sailing. Known to Bnff.², Abd.¹⁶ 1937.Sh. 1900 Sh. News (23 June):
Der a Dutch Bum apo' da Sooth Wick wi' a flag.Sh. 1901 T. P. Ollason Mareel 23:
I have got the yoal all ready And I think I'll find the Bum.