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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Braiking, Braicking, vbl. n. [f. Braik v. Cf. Braking and Breking.] Breaking. c 1580 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 49.
For braiking of ilk killing, lyng, skait 1615 Highland P. III. 219.
This my last offence in braicking of ward 1623 Forbes Baron Ct. 277.
For braikinge of the said wood 1652 Rec. Old Aberd. I. 82.
For braiking of Johnne Levie his hous
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