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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: 1663
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Brok, v. [Cf. Brok n.3] tr. To handle carelessly or unskilfully; to spoil. — 1663 Forbes Baron Ct. 243.
The bailȝie ordaines the guidmans of saidis millis … that they sall not bink thair shilling nor brok thair stuff
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