Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1795
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BOSOM, n. Sc. usage in comb. bosom chimney, a fireplace with a built-out chimney. Cf. Lowden, prop.n., 1. (1).Ags. 1795 Stat. Acc.1 XXI. 420:
The farmers are, upon the whole, very comfortably lodged, having even in houses of the smallest size, one snug neat apartment with a bosom chimney, always kept clean and decent, in which they entertain their neighbours who occasionally visit them.
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