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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brew leid, -laid, n. [e.m.E. brewelede, ME. brewlede, breuled (1369): see Lede n.] A leaden brewing vessel.1562 Will A. Betoun 224.
Ane brew laid and ane bow kettyl 1615 Red Bk. Grandtully I. p. xxvi.
Brew caldron or brew leid, and haill brewloomis 1618 Montgomery Mem. 282.
For … a crub to the brew leid
