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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Brod-hen, n. [Cf. Brodguse,n.] A brood-hen. — a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow iii. 93.
Hir best brod hen … Scho maid brud on thir eggis
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