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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1502, 1629
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Brig-end, n. [Brig n.] The end of a bridge. Freq. as a place-name from c 1320 onwards. - 1502 Treasurer's Accounts II. 247.
To the kingis offerand at the brigend of Sanct Johnestoun 1629 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. III. 92.
James Maxwell … hes laitlie keeped and haldin twa courts at the brigend of Dumfries
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