Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRONACH, BRONYACH, adj. and n. [′brɔnəx, ′brɔnjəx]
1. adj. “Sad or listless” (Cai. 1914 T.S.D.C. I., bronach).
2. n. “An expression of sympathy, meaning poor creature” (Avoch, Rs., Crm. Ib., bronyach).
[Gael. brònach, sad, from bròn, sadness, grief (MacLennan).]
