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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1650
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Brother oy, n. [Brother n. 4.] A brother's grandson. — c1650 Spalding I. 43.
Thay being his awin brother sone, and brother oy whome thir lymmaris had killit
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