A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1595, 1677
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(Breke-,) Breik-brother, n. Also: breek-brother. [Cf. Brigseister.] A rival (in love). —1595 Duncan Appendix.
Rivalis, a breik-brother1677 Despaut. Gram. (1677) Sig. C.
Rivalis . . . qui cum alio eandem amat, a breek-brother
