Obs. [OF. burat, Sp. burato.] The same as BORATO, q.v.
1588. R. Parke, trans. Mendoza’s Hist. China, 350. Shippes laden with … calles of networke, Buratos, Espumillas.
c. 1601. J. Keymer, Dutch Fishing in Phenix, I. 226. Velvets, Buratoes, Rash, Fustians.
1750. Beawes, Lex Mercat. (1752), 816. Camblets … Burats (a coarse woollen stuff).
