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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brude, n. [Northern ME. brude, ME. brode, broode, OE. bród. Cf. Brodguse, etc.] Brood, offspring.1535 Stewart 18899.
With greit slauchter baith of men and brude a1570-86 Inglis Maitl. F. lxii. 39.
So mony jakis and brude on beggaris bakis 1590 Burel Queen's Entry 95.
Thair infants sang, and bairnlye brudis
