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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1653-1681
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Brose, n. [Of obscure origin. Not a normal variant of Bruis(e.] Oatmeal with boiling water added. — 1653 Urquhart Rabelais i. ii.
By distributing stores of brose and beef 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. i. 10.
A bagg which kept his meal for brose 1681 Ib. 101.
All arose, And set on pans to make their brose
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