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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1540-1586
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(Bridlit,) Brydlit, ppl. a. [Bridil v.] Bridled; fitted with a bridle. — 1540 Lynd. Sat. 468.
Hay! as ane brydlit cat I brank a1570-86 Maitland Folio MS clxxviii. 130.
Thay luift thair goune abone thair schank, Syne lyk ane brydlit catt thai brank
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