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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1808

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BRUND, n. A fragment or vestige of anything (Ags.1 1936, obsol.).Ags. 1808 Jam.:
There's no a brund of it to the fore, there is not a fragment or vestige of it remaining.

[O.Sc. brund, broynd, brwnd, (1) a burning or burnt piece of wood, (2) a fiery streak, from 1375 (D.O.S.T.); related to Brand, q.v.]

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