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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BROCK, Broak, v.3 To barter. Obs. in Eng. since 1625, see N.E.D. s.v. broke.Per. 1738 Ochtertyre House Booke of Accomps (ed. Colville 1907) 254:
Brock a ham for eggs. [Also written broak, p. 184.]
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