Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶BOSHEN, n. Appar. a fat clumsy person.Kcb. 1815 J. Gerrond Works 70:
Whiles I've seen unfreely boshens, Cat and tire lang or ‘twas noon.
[Orig. obscure. Phs. a misusage of Botion.]
