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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1835-1837
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BRACHLE, v. “To move noisily, said of a child” (Abd. (Deeside) 1914 J. Marr W.-L.). Cf. Brughle and Bruffle. [brɑxl]wm.Sc. 1835–1837 Laird of Logan I. 164:
An unearthly-looking thing came brachling through the hedge.