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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brak-, Brackfast, v. [f. Brakfast,n.] intr. To breakfast. —c1650 Spalding I. 16.
The Marques causit Frendracht to brakfast lovinglie and kyndlie Ib. II. 86.
He postis haistellie to Seatoun, where he brakfast 1657 Balfour Ann. IV. 59.
To brackfast befor they meitt, and to sitt still wntill the acte … be concludit
