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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Braveer, -ier, v. [Du. and Flem. braveeren.] a. tr. To defy. b. intr. To swagger. — 1652 Urquhart Jewel Wks. (1834) 240.
He dandleth the sword in his hand, as if he were about to braveer us 1664 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. I. 581.
He and his complices, . . armed with swords, pistolls and durkes, did bravier up and doune where the justices sate, outfacing authoritie and justice