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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: 1610-1625

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Bresche, Breshe, n. [F. brèche. Cf. Bretch.] A breach. —c1610 Melville Mem. 256.
The captens of Barwik past vp to the castell, be the bresche wher the foir wall wes dung doun be the canons 1625 Garden Kings 50.
Offring once vnto my brest a breshe

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