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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BRESKIT, v., pa.p. Of a bow: strung, i.e. drawn up against the breast ready for use.Abd. 1925 Greig and Keith Last Leaves 93:
But Johnnie has breskit his good benbow.
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