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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

BRAM, BRAMMO, n. “A mess of oatmeal and water” (Ork. 1866 Edm. Gl. s.v. brammo); “a mixture of milk and meal, usually buttermilk and oatmeal — eaten uncooked” (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [bram, ′bramo]

[Prob. a met. form of barm, which is common Gmc., O.E. beorm, bearm (W.S.), O.N. barmr, and Norse, Dan. bærm.]

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