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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BREEL, v.2 “To drink plentifully, to fuddle; another form of Birl” (Ayr., Gall. 1887 Jam.6).Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 78:
The de'il a ane did sae, fu' gladly they came, And breel'd at the lairdie's bonello.

[Phs. a met. form of Birl, v.2, 2, q.v., but see etym. note to Breel,v.1]

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