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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRAWN, Braun, n. “A male swine; synon. with Eng. boar” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.²; 1923 Watson W.-B.); “an old boar” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 89, braun). Also known to Kcb.⁹ 1936. [brɑ:n]Sc. 1844 H. Stephens Bk. Farm II. 235:
An entire male receives, and retains ever after, the name of boar or brawn.