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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1891-1924
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BRØL, Bröl, Brüle, Brüil, Brulle, v. and n. [brøl, brøəl, brul]
1. v. “To bellow, esp. of cows; to howl, shriek, e.g. of cats caterwauling in pairing time” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), brøl; 1866 Edm. Gl., brulle; 1914 Angus Gl., brüil). Ppl.adj. brülin.Sh.(D) 1891 J. J. H. Burgess Rasmie's Büddie 53:
An Nicht shü wheests da brülin baess.Sh.(D) 1924 T. Manson Humours Peat Comm. III. l.:
An alto its aesy anof ta brüil an mak a noise wi wan's voice, feth its not a aesy thing ta sing a sang richt.
2. n. “A bellow, esp. the lowing of a cow” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).Sh.(D) 1922 J. Inkster Mansie's Röd 69:
Her evil bröls brought oot da wives.
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