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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1574-1594
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Brodswyn(e, n.[Cf. Brodsow.] pl. Brood-sows. —1574 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. I. 266.
The profeit & pastur of four brod swyn 1574 Edinburgh Testaments III. 39.
Four brod swyne and ane bair 1594 Reg. Great S. 34 note.
[Two] brodswyne
