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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BROTAG, n. “The caterpillar of the drinker moth or of the tiger moth” (Cai. 1907 D. B. Nicolson in County of Cai. 67, Cai.7 1936). [′brotag (Cai.7)]
[Gael. bratag, the furry or grass caterpillar. From brat, a mantle (MacBain).]
