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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1568-1586
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Briganry, -s, n. [f. Briganner,n. Cf. Brigancy.] Brigandage, robbery. — c1568 Lauder Minor P. i. 473.
Quhat differs dearth from creuell briganrye 1586 Criminal Trials I. ii. 145.
Be way of hamesuckin, briganrie, and foirthocht fellony
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