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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brising, Bresing, vbl. n. [ME. bryssyng, f. Bris v.] Bruising. — 1535 Stewart 60357.
Tha schone fra bresing will conserue thi feit 1662 Highland P. III. 5.
She confessed that she had ane charme for wristing or brising
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