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brack on

verbaction

Loosen and break apart turf

To loosen and break apart turf or sod while digging (during delving).

Example in use

Ah'll brack on the peat the morn.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/BRAK-on/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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