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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BREEKIE, n. ? A forked twig. Cf. Eng. dial. breekin (Cum., Yks.), the natural forked division of a tree (E.D.D.).Ags. 1921 A. S. Neill Carroty Broon v.:
He cut a breekie from a sycamore tree.
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