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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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IN-BRAK, n. The harrowing of ground preparatory to sowing (Abd. 1958). Cf. to brack in, to harrow, s.v. Brak, v., 2. (4).Abd. 1951 Buchan Observer (6 Feb.):
To put oot the corn sacks, and set aboot the in-brak o' the ploughed lea rigs.
