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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1810
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BROOKLE, v. A rare frequentative from Brook, v.1 (1), to dirty. Found only as ppl.adj. brooklet, "dirty," despicable. [bruklt]Mry.(D) 1810 J. Cock Simple Strains 137:
Syne Wattie raught his manly nive, Was in a furious mood, Cried, "lat me to the brooklet knave!" An' rag'd like ane maist wud.
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