Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BROSIER, BROSER, n. Lit. a brose-eater, hence a coarse-looking stout person. [′bro:z(i)ər]Bnff. 1928 J.W. in Bnffsh. Jnl. (26 May) 6:
A local folksong told how the hungry brosiers o' Pitgair were aye keepit bare and scanty.Abd. 1926 Bothy Songs in Scots Mag. (Oct.) 6:
An' you'll mak' milk porridge a-plenty; For thae hungry brosers are comin' frae Pitgair.
