Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BROUGHEN, BROUGHTEN, v. Variant pa.ps. of bring. Ags.2 1936 gives broughen. [′brɔxt(ə)n, ′brɔx(ə)n]Sc. 1896 R. L. Stevenson Weir of Hermiston v.:
“The Deil's broughten you?” said Clem.
