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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Braiker, n. [f. e.m.E. and ME. brake v. Cf. Brake n.] One employed in braking flax. — 1636 Peebles Gleanings 210.
To a crepill. . , who in his youth had beine a braiker of lynt
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