Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRATWAR, n. “Broken seaweed scattered on the shore” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).
[From Brat, a rag, and Eng. ware, seaweed.]
