Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1908-1935
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BRŪSK, BRØSK, BRISK, Brüski, n. “Gristle or cartilage” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., brūsk; 1914 Angus Gl., brüski; Ork. 1929 Marw., brisk). Also attrib. Cf. Birsk.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
De brøsk o' de nose.Sh.7 1935:
Wir Jamie fell da streen, an' bruk da brüski bane o' his nose.
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