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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†BROW, v. To face, confront.Slk. 1822 Hogg Perils of Man I. i.:
There is naething i' my tower that isna at your command; for, troth, I wad rather brow a' the Ha's and the Howards afore I beardit you.

[From brow, the forehead. The reg. Sc. form is broo, but for s.Sc. brow [brʌu], see P.L.D. § 101.]

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