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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Broth, Broath, v. [Cf. Broche v.2 Also in later dial.] intr. To sweat profusely. Also Brothing ppl. a. —1587-99 Hume iii. 142.
The callowr wine in caue is sought, Mens brothing breists to cule 1604-9 Grahame Anat. Humors 31.
Sweating, smoaking, and broathing in their vncleane sheetes
