Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BREE, n.2 The consequences, the brunt.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 218; Bnff.2 1935:
To get the bree o', to bear the brunt of (a thing).Abd.(D) 1922 “The Beylie” in Mair Swatches o' Hamespun 85; Lnl.1 1935:
She'd hae t' bear the bree at onyrate.
