Definition of Boorde

1. an old spelling of BOARD [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Boorde

booner
booners
boong
boonga
boongary
boongarys
boongas
boongs
boonies
boonless
boons
boop
boops
boor
boord
boorde (current term)
boordes
boords
boorish
boorishly
boorishness
boorishnesses
boorka
boorkas
boors
boortree
boortrees
booru
boos
boose

Literary usage of Boorde

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Dictionary of National Biography by Sidney Lee (1908)
"Cromwell appears to have sent him abroad boorde or BORDE, ... Andrew boorde is therefore not to be identified with his namesake (the son of John Borde), ..."

2. Original Letters Illustrative of English History: Including Numerous Royal by Henry Ellis (1846)
"Andrew boorde to Secretary Cromwell from Bourdeaux. ... He says that boorde was born at Pevensey, in Sussex; but Hearne corrects him, ..."

3. Chambers's Cyclopaedia of English Literature: A History Critical and by David Patrick, Robert Chambers (1901)
"A somewhat sharp contrast to the serious and dignified writers from More to Ascham is presented by a contemporary, Andrew boorde. or BORDE (1490-1549), who, ..."

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