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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1824

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BUMPKIN BRAWLY, n. “An old dance, the dance which always ends balls” (Gall. 1824 MacTagggart Gallov. Encycl. 101).Gall. 1824 Auld Sang in MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 101:
Wha learn'd you to dance — A country bumpkin brawly?

[Cf. Babbity Bowster brawly, s.v. Bab at the Bowster.]

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