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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Brettan(e, variant of Brettowne. — c1420 Wynt. v. 444.
He bare hym as a Brettane hale Ib. 470 (W).
The manheid … Off the Brettanys c1515 Asl. MS. I. 189/24.
We gart thaim big twa wallis … to kepe ws fra the Brettanis
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