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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brokin-bakkit, -bakit, a. [e.m.E. broken backed (1530), earlier broke-backed (1470), broke-bak (c 1400).] Broken-backed.1497 Treas. Acc. I. 333.
To the brokin bakkit fithelar in Sanctandrois 1501 Ib. II. 123.
To the brokin bakit fithelar in Montros 1568 Edinb. Test. I. 188 b.
Ane auld gray hors brokin bakkit and hauand the fersse 1579 Ib. VII. 324 b.
Ane brokin bakkit hors 1593 Ib. XXV. 103.
Ane broun naig brokin bakit
