Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRIG, BRIGGER, BRIGDER, BRIGD, n.2, v.2 [brɪgd]
1. n. “Small cord or hair plaited, used as a ‘tome' [fishing-line]” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., brigder); “the portion of twisted hair to which a fishing-hook is tied; also, the tapering line of twisted hair to which a cast of flies is attached” (w.Sc. 1887 Jam.6, brig, brigger). Not known to Sh.7 1937.
2. v. “To braid; twine; twist (a rope, e.g. for fishing hand-line)” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928) s.v. brigd).
[Cf. O.N. bregða, to braid, twine; O.E. bregdan, brēdan, brandish, weave, Eng. braid.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
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