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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brakan, Braikane, n.1 [Northern ME. braken (14th c.), brakan, related to Sw. bräken, Dan. bregne.] Bracken.Found earlier in place-names as Brakanwra (c 1270), Brakenrig (1428, also Brakanrig 1504), Brakanhirst (1475). 1494 Treas. Acc. I. 251.
For brakanys and hedder to dry the burdis wyth 15.. Berdok 42.
Bot sone the gratious god Mercurius Turnit Berdok in till ane braikane bus
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