Bray

Bray

BRAY breษช
Verb

To hit or beat.

Example Sentences

"I'll bray ye!"
"Got brayed."

Etymology & History

Geordie term for hitting. From Old Norse brรก (to move quickly).

Word Details

๐Ÿ“
Region
Newcastle/Tyneside
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Era
Medieval
โœ“
Language
none
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
informal
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