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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brand, a. [f. bran Brawn n. Cf. e.m.E. brawned (1523).] Brawned. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 429.
I blenk by my buke … To se quhat berne is best brand
