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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1908

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BRIND, v.2 Of animals: to be in heat, to rut. Pr.p. brindin (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Brind, (a) of females (sheep, mares): to desire the male; de yowe ["ewe"] or mare is brindin; also of males: rutting; (b) to pair; de hwals is brindin, de cats is brindin.

[O.N. brundr, heat, rut. The Mod.Sc. vowel may be the result of an older mutation, cf. Dan. brynde, idem; but cf. Brunt, v., and Brint.]

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