A Survey of English Bynames: Brekelaunce

by Mari ingen Briain meic Donnchada (Kathleen M. O'Brien)

Brekebalk
"Nick.; one who could win at the balk-staff, or quarter-staff; one who could shiver his opponent's lance" (Bardsley, p. 130 s.n. Breakbalk)

Name		Additional Description	Date	Source
Adam	Brekebalk		1379	Bardsley (p. 130 s.n. Breakbalk)

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