A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brawl, Brauk, n.2 [e.m.E. braule (1521), F. branle: cf. Brangil n.] A dance resembling a cotillon. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 5623.
Menstrell, blaw vp ane brawll of France 1549 Compl. 66/14.
Dansand base dancis, … braulis and branglis
