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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brokin(g, Broiking, Brooking, vbl. n. [f. Brok(e v.] Enjoyment, use. 1496 Acta Conc. II. 6.
Johne … sal nocht inquiet the sade Wilȝeam … in the peceable broiking, josing, occupying and manuring of the saidis landis 1513 Reg. Privy S. I. 380/1.
Gif it hapnis thaim to be molestit in the brokin thairof 1526 Ib. 518/2.
Ony impediment … in the broking and joising of the saidis landis 1669 Rec. Old Aberd. II. 66.
The peaceable brookeing, joyseing and possessing therof
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