Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BUSSIN, BUSSING, n. “A linen cap or hood, worn by old women” (w.Sc. 1808 Jam.).Rnf. 1788 E. Picken Poems, etc. 59:
Witches . . . Rode on a broomstick thro' the air; Wi' lang-tail'd bussins, ty'd behin'.Slk. 1829 Hogg Shepherd's Calendar I. 220:
Haste thee and gang away, then; and stay nouther to put on clean bussing, kirtle, nor barrie.
