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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bredehous, Breidhous, n. [Brede n.1] A storeroom for bread; a pantry. 1494–5 Treas. Acc. I. 237.
Item, [gevin] to William Douglas of the breidhous, xxx li. 1503 Ib. II. 311.
William Douglas … , maister of the brede house 1524 Reg. Privy S. I. 496/2.
Ane lettre to Patrik Hume, … makand him maister of the kingis breidhous 1529 M. Works Acc. I. 11.
Mending of the lok of the kingis breid hous dur
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