Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BREMISH, BREMMISH, n. “A dash, or furious rush or blow; the sudden rush made by a ram” (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn., bremmish); “a feint to strike” (Uls. 1924 North. Whig (12 Jan.), bremish). [′brɛmɪʃ]
[Origin obscure. Catholicon Anglicum (15th cent.) has branych, brandish, hence a threatening to strike. For alternation of m and n, cf. Eng. brine and Sc. Brime, pickle.]
