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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brule, Brole, v. [ME. brule, OF. bruler (F. brûler) to burn. Cf. Brulȝe v.] tr. To broil. Also Broland ppl. a. —a1400 Leg. S. v. 265.
In hell … [is] broland fyre Ib. xxviii. 554.
Of irne mony plat … hyr flesch brulyt & brynt Ib. xlix. 111.
The fire that ves dycht … me to brule & smeke
