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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1583-1586
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Bradȝeane (braid-, bredȝeane), n. [Gael. bràighdean collar, f. bràighead neck, throat.] A collar placed round the neck of offenders. —1583 Ayr B. Ct. & Council Bk. 9 Oct.
Wndir the pane of … standing in the bradȝeane 1586 Ib. 10 Oct.
Item that all stibill pulleris be puneist & tent in bradȝeane thairin to stand during the iuges will
