Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1808, 1936
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BROTH, Broath, Brothe, n.2, v.
1. n. “An excessive or free perspiration” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.), gen. in phr. brothe of sweat (Sc. 1808 Jam.), broth o' sweat (Slg.3 1936).
2. v. “To be in a state of profuse perspiration” (Sc. 1808 Jam.).Kcb.9 1936:
He wis brothin' an' sweatin' efter's wark.Rxb. 1808 A. Scott Poems 42:
Broathing in sweat till doilt and dizzy.
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