A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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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 Crim. Trials I. ii. 145.
Be way of hamesuckin, briganrie, and foirthocht fellony
