Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1900
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‡BRAIGGLE, Braigle, Briggle, Brikkle, n. “Any old, unsafe article — as a large gun with a large lock” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 88, braiggle). Jam.6 gives also the forms briggle and brikkle. [bregl, brɪgl, brɪkl]Kcb.4 c.1900:
Braigle, a tool or other article next door to useless through tear and wear.
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