Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRAND IRON, BRAAND-, n. A gridiron. Obs. in Eng. except dial. (N.E.D.). Cf. Brander, n., 1. [′brɑnd′əirn, ′brɑnd ′ɛrn]Sh. 1906 T. P. Ollason Spindrift 85:
Doo'll fin da skots-aetmael, what puckle is efter, Anunder da box-head, aside da braandiron.Ork. c.1912 J. Omond Orkney 80 Years Ago 9:
The brand iron for baking bannocks or roasting herring on.
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