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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Brounie,) Brownie, Brunie, n. [f. Broun a.] The benevolent sprite or goblin so called. c1500 Rowll Cursing 102.
Fyremouth and Tutivillus, And Browny als that can play kow Behind the claith with mony mow 1513 Doug. i. Prol. 273.
Me lyst … with na bogill nor browny to debait Ib. vi. Prol. 118.
Of browneis and of bogillis ful [is] this buke a1605 Montg. Flyt. 661.
Leane boggles, brownies, gyr-carlings and gaists 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. xii. 16.
Vnder the name of Lares, who in our tong are Brunies