brawn
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brawn

noun \ˈbrn\

Definition of BRAWN

1
a British : the flesh of a boar
b : headcheese
2
a : full strong muscles
b : muscular strength

Examples of BRAWN

  1. <an actor who is more famous for his brawn than for his talent>

Origin of BRAWN

Middle English, from Anglo-French braon flesh, muscle, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English brǣd flesh
First Known Use: 13th century

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