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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Brimbil,) Brymmyll, n. [ME. brimbil, var. of brembil, bremmyll, OE. brǽmel, brémel.] A bramble. —1513 Doug. iii. ix. 10.
My wrachit fude was berreis of the brymmyll [Sm. brymmil, R. brymbill]
