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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1605
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Brall, v. [? Variant of Brawl v.2] intr. To soar, to fly. — c1590 J. Stewart 155/13.
Ay the suyfter and moir hich thay brall c1590 Ib. 156/11.
Thay giwe him vings hich vith the vind to brall a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xviii. 60.
Thair brald a bissat neir about, Quhilk vsd hir, vhen the halk fleu out
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