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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.
BROMEK, BROMIK, n. [′bromək]
1. “A big, stout person, esp. a woman” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), bromek; 1914 Angus Gl., brōmik).
2. “A fat ewe” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)); “a strong well-fed animal” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).
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"Bromek n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/bromek>
