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‖ brochan Sc.|ˈbrɒxən| Also 8 brachan, brochin. [Gael. brochan porridge, gruel.] ‘Oatmeal boiled to a consistence somewhat thicker than gruel’ (Jamieson); thin porridge, drammock.
1700King Transactioneer 53 The usual remedy is Giben drank upon Brochan. 1716Martin West. Isles 12 (Jam.) They drank brochan plentifully, which is oat-meal and water boiled together. 1790Pennant Tour Scotl. 358 Their common food is Brochan, a thick meal-pudding with milk. 1860Ramsay Remin. iii. (ed. 18) 59 Breeks and brochan. |