Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BURM, v. ? To pound, drive or beat.Edb. 1895 J. Tweeddale Moff 154:
They could burm the stoor oot o' the poopit ni.
[Orig. obscure. Poss. a misprint.]