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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1824-1847
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BRINDLE, BRINDAL, BRINTLE, n. “Cash, money; a cant term” (Abd. 1825 Jam.2). Known to Bnff.2, Abd.9 1936. Also used attrib. and in pl. = coins. Brintle and contracted form brint are given in Watson Rxb. W.-B. (1923), obs.Abd. 1826 D. Anderson Poems 20:
An', L — d, thro, thy most gracious grace, I've been the puch'lest in this place, For corn, an' kine, an' brindal brass, I'se ha'e fared.Rxb. 1824 W. Wilson Poems 42:
Were my poutch o' brindles fu', I'd buy ane new the day.Rxb. 1847 J. Halliday Rustic Bard 87:
As for mysel', I'd be content, Wi' but a cannie share o' brint.
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