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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BRACE, n.2 "An old measure of weight. The Hurlet [Rnf.] brace was equal to 4 cwts." (Sc. 1886 J. Barrowman Sc. Mining Terms 12).
[Orig. as much as was contained within the two arms. See etym. note to Brace,n.1]
