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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1375
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Bristing, vbl. n. [f. Brist v. Cf. ME. brestynge (c 1440).] Breaking. —1375 Barb. xiii. 155.
So gret dynnyng thar wes … And of speris so gret bristing 1375 Ib. xvi. 158.
Of speris sic bristing
