A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brous, Brus, n. [Cf. Brusche n.1] A violent rush or impact. —1535 Stewart 48584.
The feildis baith … did june With sic ane brous 1513 Doug. ii. viii. 103 (R).
The fomy riuer … with his brus and fard of watir broun
