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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Brawnit), Branit, Brand, a. [e.m.E. -brawned (1523).] (Well) furnished with muscle. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 429.
I blenk … To se quhat berne is best brand [M. branit] a1578 Pitsc. II. 17/16.
He was ane strang man, … weill branit in legis and armes
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