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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BROCKEN OATS, n. comb. “Bruised corn” (Cai.⁷ 1936).ne.Sc. 1924 I. F. Grant Old Highland Farm 1769–1782 154:
Of birley in the yard and on the short rigs the remaining part on this side the garden to make brocken oats . . . . 00–1–2.