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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Brede-), Bread leawe, n. [Brede n.¹, Lafe n.] A loaf of bread. —1598 St. A. Baxter Bks. 63.
To baike baikes, or faiges, or bread leawes, to gang to the sea