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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1504-1507, 1580-1663
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Brok-, Brockskin, n. [ME. brok-skyn (Wyclif), f. Brok n.1] A badger's skin. 1504 Treasurer's Accounts II. 441.
For ane arow bag of ane brok skin 1507 Ib. IV. 90.
For making of ane brokskin bag for the Kingis corsbow 1580 Edinburgh Testaments VIII. 165 b.
Sex brok skynnis 1621 Ib. LI. 77 b.
Aucht brok skinnes 1663 Ib. LXXI. 153.
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