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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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Unbrekand, ppl. adj. [19th c. Eng. unbreaking (1869); Brekand ppl. adj.] That does not break, unbreakable. — ?1438 Alex. i 1328.
His sword … That forgit was and formyt weill Of ane broun vnbrekand steill
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"Unbrekand ppl. adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/unbrekand>
