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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1540

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Braik, v.2 [ME. brake (14th c.), MLG. and Dutch braken, MDu. braeken.] intr. To vomit. — 1540 Lynd. Sat. 624.
I lay braikand like ane brok
1540 Ib. 4357.
Scho blubert, bockit, and braikit still

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