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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.

†BROACH, n.2 A jug or tankard.Kcb. 1789 D. Davidson Seasons 59:
The 'herd boy o'er his shou'der flings his plaid; His broach an' luggy danglin by his side.

[N.E.D. gives broch with quot. 1679 Blount Anc. Tenures 51, “One iron Broch, which was a great Pot or Jug to carry Liquid things.” Fr. broc, a big-bellied vessel with a narrow neck and large spout, which Hatz. and Darm. derives from pop. Lat. brocchum = a man whose teeth jut out. Ital. brocca, pitcher, jar.]

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