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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brettis, Bretis, n. [ME. bretise, bretys, OF. bretesce. Cf. Bertisse.] A breastwork.c1420 Wynt. viii. 3593.
Thay … schupe thame stowtly … To mak defens and brettys a1500 Lanc. 873.
His folk are … Towart ther bretis and to ther luges gon
