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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II). Includes material from the 2005 supplement.
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BRATTACH, n. An ensign, banner or flag. Arch.Sc. 1828 Scott F. M. Perth xiii.:
Their forces are assembling on each side, and not a man . . . but must repair to the Brattach of his tribe, or stand to the punishment of fire and sword.m.Sc. 1988 William Neill Making Tracks 50:
Gane drum an fife, bricht regimental colours,
Barrack Room Ballants, tales o the Square that Broke;
his sate in Whiteha swappit for heather hullans,
brattachs and bundooks for oor peatie reek.