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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Bret, n. [OE. Bret. Cf. Brit.] A Briton. —c1420 Wynt. i. 1375.
Langagis … off Brettys fyrst and Inglis syne c1420 Ib. v. 4242.
Thare wes slayne downe the Brettis blud
