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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brisit, Breissit, ppl. a. [ME. brisid, bresed, f. brese Bris v.] Bruised. —a1500 Doug. K. Hart 927.
This breissit arme ȝe beir to him a1570-86 Maitl. F. lxxvii. 1.
Brissit brawnis and brokin banis