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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bravarie, n. [e.m.E. braverie (1548), F. braverie.] Display, splendour. —1570-3 Bann. Trans. 98.
I saw as grit bravarie [v.r. bravetie] in the castell of St. Androis