Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BURSTER, n. “A shot in the solid seam which has not been prepared by shearing or holing” (Sc. 1886 J. Barrowman Sc. Mining Terms 14). Also bursting-shot, id. (Ib.).
