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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ASS-BRED, n. Also aessy-brod. (See quots.)Sh.(D) 1891 Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 54:
Aald Death he'll sit wi aessy-brod An rest wir grain o fire. (Aessy-brod, board for ashes. A.)Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 43:
Ass-bred, an ashbucket.