Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BURDE, n. “A narrow strip of any kind meant for ornament, as lace, cambric, muslin” (Sc. 1808 Jam.).
[O.Sc. burd(e), a border or edging; material suitable for this (D.O.S.T.), Mid.Eng. borde, O.E. bord, O.Fr. bord.]