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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†BROOFLE, v. and n.
1. v. “To be in a great hurry” (Slk. 1825 Jam.2). Cf. Bruffle.
2. n. “Impetuous haste” (Ib.).
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"Broofle v., n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 6 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/broofle>
