Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRAIDFA', adv. "Scattered about, in disorder, not in proper place or position: 'The things are a' lyin braidfa'" (Sc. 1887 Jam.6, Add.).
[From O.E. brǣdo, breadth, and fallan, to fall. Cf. Abreed, 1 and 2, wide, apart; over a wide area; O.E. on brǣde, in breadth.]
