Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRO, Broe, n.2 and v. [bro:]
1. n. “The liver of the halibut” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl. s.v. broe; 1908 Jak. (1928); 1914 Angus Gl.).
2. v. “To melt (oil from liver)” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[Foula, N. Isles bráð, something to be melted (Jak.).]
