Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BREGGAN, n. An iron collar placed on the neck of offenders and fastened by a chain to a wall.Ayr. 1891 H. Johnston Kilmallie iv.:
The breggan was used for numerous offences but most commonly against the sin of immorality.
