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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BROULERY, BROILLERIE, n. Struggle, disturbance. See also Brulzie.Sc. 1710 Charles Lord Yester in Earls of Cromartie (ed. Fraser 1876) II. 113:
The main design of it is to take off abroad any impressions the late broulerys at court might make to the D[uke] of M[arlborough]'s disadvantage, by showing how well he is in the esteem of both houses of parliament.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 89:
But whan that broillerie was dune, Baith Erth below and Heaven abune, Bare witness to that tuilzie.
