Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRESSO, n. “Charlock (Brassica arvensis). Evid. a corruption of the Lat. brassica [a cabbage]” (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[E.D.D. gives brassic, the wild mustard, for ne.Yks., brazzock for n.Yks., where Scandinavian influence is possible.]
