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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1825
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†BRERD, n. The surface. Obs. in Eng. exc. dial. (N.E.D.).Dmb. 1825 Jam.2, s.v. breird:
The brerd of the water is a phrase still used Dumbartons[hire] for the surface of it.
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