Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BRULYIE, BRUILYIE, v., tr. and intr. [′brulji, ′brylji]
1. tr. (1) “To roast on the gridiron meat that has been boiled and has become cold” (Fif. 1825 Jam.2); (2) “to put into a ferment” (Ib.).(2) Fif. 1825 MS. Poem in Jam.2:
It bruilyies up my verra blude, To hear their names profan'd.
2. intr. To be overpowered with heat.Fif. 1825 Jam.2:
I'm brulyin wi' heat.
