Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRETSH, n. “The breaking of waves on a rocky shore” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.). Cf. Brak, n., 3.
[Prob. a variant form of Breach, q.v.]
