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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1535
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Brit, n. and a. [OE. Brit, Bryt; cf. Bret n.]
1. n. A Briton. 2. adj. British.(1) 1535 Stewart 6297.
Hir barnis, quhilk war bayth Brit and Scott 1535 Ib. 10224.
Sayand the Britis fremit war and fals 1535 Ib. 29580; etc.
With Brit and Pecht and Saxone(2) 1535 Stewart 9976.
The Brit langage in ȝouthheid for to leir 1535 Ib. 15373*.
Fulgentius the Brit Lord
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