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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brekeles, a. [Northern ME. breklesse (a 1400), late ME. brechelesse (1470).] Without breeches. —a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 384.
Bairfute, brekeles, and all in duddis vpdost