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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†BRITTLE-BRATTLE, n. “Hurried motion, causing a clattering noise” (Lnk. 1825 Jam.2); E.D.D. gives it for Per. as “not common.” Cf. Brattle.

[O.Sc. brittill brattill, used to imitate the flapping of sails, 1540 (D.O.S.T .).]

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