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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brawlie, Bralie, adv. [f. Braw a.] Finely; elegantly.c1650 Spalding I. 28.
The Erll of Angous … and threttie vther bralie horsit gentilmen cam to the Bog 1662 Crim. Trials III. 604.
The Qwein of Fearrie is brawlie clothed
