Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1706
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†BROKE, v. To have retail traffic in. Cf. Brock, v.3Ayr. 1706 Muniments Roy. Burgh Irvine (1891) II. 131:
The said tacksmen or partners are not to have liberty to buy or broke any herrings killings or other fishes more then for the use of their oun familie.
