Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BUSHLE, n. Sc. form of Eng. bustle, in a woman's dress (Ayr. 1894 J. Laing Misc. Poems 110). Cf. Bushle-breeks and S, letter 6. (2).
