Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BROCHARS, n.pl. “Prickly-headed Carex (Carex stellulata, Gooden.)” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 17, s.v. bruckles). Not known to our correspondents. See also Bruckles.
[Cf. Gael. bruchorc, stool-bent, or dirk grass (MacLennan).]