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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRAW'RY, n. Fine clothes. Cf. Eng. bravery. [′brɑ:rɪ̢]Abd. 1923 Uncle Rob's Romance in Swatches o' Hamespun 69:
Fan Rob got there here's ma lady a' prinkit oot in 'er braw'ry.