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brack da bröd

verb phraseaction

make a new path through vegetation

To make a new path by breaking through vegetation or terrain; figuratively, to be the first to do or attempt something.

Example in use

“She brack da bröd throo the heather”

Pronunciation

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/BRAK-da-BREHD/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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