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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bruck, Bruik, n. [Obscurely related to Brek n. and v. Cf. Brukill a.] Breach. —1621 Rec. Marischal Coll. I. 188.
Without imputatioun of … bruck of dewtie on his part c1650 Spalding II. 11.
Efter a declaired bruik of peace
