Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRUIZE, v. To scorch, burn, in gen.; “to scorch (linen, etc.) in ironing, or by holding too near the fire” (w.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Ppl.adj. bruizzin. [brø:z]Rxb.(D) 1925 E. C. Smith Mang Howes an Knowes 19:
An i simmer . . . the bruizzin, frizzlin heat turns frush things tewd an rizzert.
