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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Breger, n. [Late ME. bryger, F. brigueur, f. briguer to contend.] A quarrelsome person. —1590 Burel Pilgr. ii. xxv.
As bregers, and tygers, Delyts in blud to be
