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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1580-1602
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Brigue, Brig, v. [F. briguer.] intr. To intrigue, use underhand means.1580 Hay Cath. Tr. 65.
Quhy brigue ye sua extremlie against the secret counsell, … for procuring of the teinds 1588 King Catechism 109.
Then efteruart nother brigued, or desyred, nother violentlie inuaded the Bishoprick 1602 Colville Parænese 150.
Thai var contentit to liue poorly … vpon thair auin, not brigging or ambitiously aspyring to the places … of the parteis vhom thai reprehendit
