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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hors bre(i)d, n. [ME. horsbrede (1467). e.m.E. horse breade.] Bread made from bran, beans, etc., as food for horses. — 1512 Treas. Acc. IV. 342.
To Wille Wod to by him hors bred 1601 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 280.
That na … caik baxteris haif ony quheit breid or yit ait laifis except hors breid to sell in thair houssis
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