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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Brother dochter, n. [Brother n. 4.] A niece on the brother's side. 1565 Edinb. B. Deeds 162.
Marioun Scot my brother douchter
a1586 Maitland Geneal. Seton 21.
[He] mareit all his … brother dochteris vpon landit men
1618 Edinb. Test. L. 117.
Scho leues to … hir brother dochter ane vther goune
1621 Melville Chart. 157.
To Katherin Melwill, his lordschipis brother daughter

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