Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRAMELLY, adj. (See quot.)Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn.:
A “bramelly-legged man” is a man who is either “knock-kneed” or “out-kneed,” or has misshapen feet and legs.
