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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Braggar, Bragar, n. [ME. braggere (14th c.).] A braggart; one who makes boasts or threats. c1500-c1512 Dunb. xxvi. 34.
Bostaris, braggaris, and barganeris, Eftir him passit in to pairis 1535 Stewart 57215.
As hapnis oft … ane greit braggar to be fund a fliear 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 1015.
One braggar, or ane barde 1562-3 Winȝet I. 76/26.
The wane [= vain] bragaris of fayth 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 23 b.
Thir braggaris and voustaris of the scripturis 1584 Acts III. 299/2.
For repressing of proud and vndantonit braggaris, boistaris, and oppressouris 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. 156.
Of all braggers in the time of (the burrow) court