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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.
†BROBLE, n. "A short piece of wood with a jag or sharp point on each end, to keep horses asunder in ploughing; also called a Hiddiegiddie" (Bwk. 1825 Jam.2).
[Prob. of same origin as n.Eng. dial. brob, to prick, pierce, poke (E.D.D.).]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Broble n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 17 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/broble>
