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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
ILL-BREE, n. Abuse, vilification, spiteful or angry language.Abd.27 1920–75:
Ye'll get naething but ill bree if ye try tae interfere.
[From a fig. use of Bree, n.1]
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