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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BREEL, v.² “To drink plentifully, to fuddle; another form of Birl” (Ayr., Gall. 1887 Jam.⁶).Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 78:
The de'il a ane did sae, fu' gladly they came, And breel'd at the lairdie's bonello.