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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brawl, v.2 [? F. branler: cf. Brawl n.2 and Brangle v.] intr. To fall into confusion; to waver. —1375 Barb. xii. 131 (E).
Quhen he hys fayis saw brawland [C. brawll] sua, In hy apon thaim gan he ga
