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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brissill cok, fowl, n. (Of uncertain origin and meaning. Cf. Birsell foul.) —a1578 Pitsc. I. 337/5.
Pertrick and plever, … brissill cok and powins 1597 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 364.
To Jon. Blak, officer, … for his panis … in ryding … to get brissell fowllis to the banquet, … To the laird of Innerleythis man … quha brocht twa brissell fowlis
