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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1908-1914
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BRIS, Briss, n. “A break or rent, a crack” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.); “fissure; defect” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Der'r no a b[ris] or skamm upon it, there is neither scratch nor blemish on it.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.:
Nedder briss nor brak.
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