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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brok, n.⁴ Irreg. variant of broke Bruke n. a brook. — c1590 J. Stewart 53/25.
Throch bus and bra, broks, burns, and bankis bair a1585 Maitl. Q. lxix. 72.
Then did I seik the bra Above the water brok a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 24.
Amang the water broxe