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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
BYSS, Byssie, n. See also Buss, n.4 [bɪs(ɪ̢)]
1. "Bedding for cattle; straw, etc." (Sh., Ork. 1887 Jam.6, byss, byssie); "bedding for rabbits" (Cai.7 1938).
2. "The soft, dry material with which a bird's nest is lined" (Jam.6).
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"Byss n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 11 May 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/byss>
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