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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1663-1685
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Brothering, -ine, vbl. n. (See Brother v. 2.) Also attrib. with servant.— 1663 Peebles B. Rec. II. 56.
Ane evill practicq called be them ‘brothering’ 1674 Ib. 89.
That everie able man servant shall pay to the box at his brotherine threttie schilling Scotts 1674 Ib. 90.
Euerie servant man or lad being in companye with ane of his brotherine servants 1685 Ib. 116.
The masters to be lyable for the brothering
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