Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BURTH, n.1 “A counter current in a bay caused by the tidal current outside” (Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 67). [bʌrθ]
[See Bert, n.2, and Birth.]
