Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1817
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BRIE, n.2 The top, the brim.Dmf. 1817 W. Caesar Poems 94:
May snishin mill, wi' gude rapee, Be ay close stapit to the brie.