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alan mair

Re: The Brolum means...? Off topic

April 12, 2006, 9:03 a.m. (Message 45009, in reply to message 45008)

> Does anyone know what a brolum might be? It's the name of a terrific
> pipe reel, and I wondered if it was a Scottish term. Thanks for any
> ideas!
>
> Jan Tappan

A broll is a drinking-pot so that might be a possibility - although why I
should connect pipers and drinking-pots, I have no idea!!

Alan
Cupar, Fife