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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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ILL-BREE, n. Abuse, vilification, spiteful or angry language.Abd.²⁷ 1920–75:
Ye'll get naething but ill bree if ye try tae interfere.

[From a fig. use of Bree, n.¹]