Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AESSY-BROD, n. Ash-board. (See below.) See also Ase.Sh.(D) 1891 J. J. H. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 54:
Sae, whin we're heckled aa da rodd, An every limb sall tire, Aald Death he'll sit wi aessy-brod An rest wir grain o fire. (Aessy-brod: board for ashes; rough shovel. A.)
