v. Obs. [ME. tobritne-n, f. TO-2 + britnen:—OE. brytnian, BRITTEN v.] trans. To cut in pieces.
c. 1200. Ormin, 9468. Forrþi wass þeȝȝre kinedom Todæledd & tobrittnedd.
c. 1440. Partonope, 596. Hys swerde … oute draweth he And alle to bryttenyth this wylde best.
a. 1400–50. Alexander, 3905. Oure kniȝtis … Alto-bretind þaim on bent & broȝt þaim on fliȝt.
