Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶BOLTRIE, n. Mistake for bothie.Inv. 1884 Crofters Comm. Evidence I. 558:
An improvement on the old boltries, with windows and chimney cans, instead of having the smoke coming out at the roof and the door.
