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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1901

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BUN', ppl.adj.2 Sc. form of Eng. bound, having started, set off. See also Boun, v. Known to Bnff.2, Abd.9, Fif.10, Kcb.9 1937.Gall.(D) 1901 Trotter Gall. Gossip 51:
Hameward bun', A'm thinkin, in mae wyes nor yin!

[O.N. buinn, pa.p. of búa, to prepare.]

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