Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRADS, Breads, n.pl. “The flat boards or scales, usually made of wood, which are attached to a large beam for weighing” (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn.). See bauk and brade, s.v. Bauk,1 3, Phrases (1), also Bred, n., 5.