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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.
BROCHLE, Brokle, adj. and n.
†1. adj. "Lazy, indolent; also brokle" (Gall. 1825 Jam.2).
2. n. "A lazy useless brochle,' an inactive boy" (Ib.; also Cai.7., Kcb.1 1936).
[Origin obscure, but cf. Brock, n.1, 2.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Brochle adj., n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/brochle>
