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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Break, n. [e.m.E. break (16th c.), replacing Sc. Braik, Brak, Brek n.] A breaking or breach.1595 Edinb. Test. XXVIII. 151 (but onie break or away ganging). 1624 Elgin R. II. 186 (for break of the Sabboth day). 1637 Antiq. Aberd. & B. IV. 128 (the breake of his Maiesties peace). 1658 Melrose R. Rec. I. 195 (for the break, sc. of prenticeship).
