A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bratill, v. [Imitative.] intr. To rattle or clatter. —1513 Doug. vii. Prol. 133.
Branchis bratlyng Ib. xii. xiv. 89.
Neuer … fulderis dynt … With sik a rummyll com bratland on sa fast
