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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brakfast, Brac(k)fast, n. Also: brackefaste, brakfest, braikfast. [Variant of Brekfast after Brak v.] Breakfast. 1549 Compl. 42/29.
Ther childir that brocht there mornyng bracfast to the scheiphirdis 1620 Grant Chart. 323.
For the supper and braikfast c1650 Spalding I. 16.
Efter brakfast the Marques directis his deir sone … to convey Frendracht home to his awin hous 1638–9 Misc. Spald. C. V. 154.
Payeit … for a brakfest to Abergeldie 1641–2 Ib. 158.
For ane brakfast to the ministers of the presbyterie 1657 Balfour Ann. IV. 87.
The brackefaste was delayed