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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1605
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Braidieness, n. [f. Braid n.] Quickness of movement, activity. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 14/23.
I have sein them baith, In braidieness and lye aback, Escape and cum to skaith